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Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Urban Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HT, Trafford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.7 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,614
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong emphasis on academic achievement, this secondary school boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.9, placing it in the top 34% of schools nationally. A solid 66% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 73% progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is low at 10%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 79% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 18 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.9 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 66% | Top 49% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 10% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 91 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (322 responses)
★★★★★3.8
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
84%
School keeps me informed
83%
My child is happy
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
My child makes good progress
81%
School has high expectations
80%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School supports development
79%
Behaviour is good
78%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.1%
White Other6.6%
Asian Indian3.8%
Black African3.0%
White Irish2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Other0.7%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.38747, -2.34098 · WA15 8HT
School details
Local authorityTrafford
RegionNorth West
URN106376
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.bthcc.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 March 2025.
Is Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College a good school?
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College scores 54.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College?
Based on 322 Ofsted Parent View responses, Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College receives a satisfaction score of 76% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College in GCSEs?
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.9. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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