Best 3 Secondary schools in Colne – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Colne Park High School (Secondary) in Colne; Colne Primet Academy (Secondary) in Colne; Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School (Secondary) in Colne — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Colne Park High School, Colne Primet Academy and Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School. They are secondary phase and academy converter, academy sponsor led and voluntary aided school type located around Colne, Lancashire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Colne Park High School), published Nov 2015. The lowest is 3 (Colne Primet Academy), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Colne Primet Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 2,700, typical FSM 30–35%, range 30–35%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as THE PENNINE TRUST and Pendle Education Trust.

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Attribute	Colne Park High School BB8 7DP	Colne Primet Academy BB8 8JF	Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School BB8 8JT
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Colne Lancashire BB8 7DP	Colne Lancashire BB8 8JF	Colne Lancashire BB8 8JT
Latest Ofsted	2 24 Nov 2015	3 8 May 2024	3 23 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,050 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 800 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1075	1050	900
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	THE PENNINE TRUST	Pendle Education Trust	Lancashire (888)
Website	www.park-high.co.uk	www.colneprimet.co.uk	www.fishermore.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone	01282508624	01282863970	01282865299
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Colne Park High School

BB8 7DP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Colne
Lancashire
BB8 7DP
Ofsted: 2 24 Nov 2015
Pupils: ≈ 1,050 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE PENNINE TRUST
Website: www.park-high.co.uk
Telephone: 01282508624

Colne Primet Academy

BB8 8JF

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Colne
Lancashire
BB8 8JF
Ofsted: 3 8 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Pendle Education Trust
Website: www.colneprimet.co.uk
Telephone: 01282863970

Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School

BB8 8JT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Colne
Lancashire
BB8 8JT
Ofsted: 3 23 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 800 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Lancashire (888)
Website: www.fishermore.lancs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01282865299

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.