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Sir John Thursby Community College
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT, Lancashire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.8 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,118
Capacity
1,125
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 76% nationally. While 51% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, as only 31% reach a grade 5 or above. The school has a strong EBacc entry rate of 79%, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality 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. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 51% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 31% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 79% | Top 41% 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%. | 26% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani60.4%
Asian Bangladeshi17.6%
White British6.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.8%
White Other2.1%
Other2.1%
Asian Other1.6%
Black African1.2%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.80349, -2.21794 · BB10 2AT
School details
Local authorityLancashire
RegionNorth West
URN134996
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir John Thursby Community College rated by Ofsted?
Sir John Thursby Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Sir John Thursby Community College a good school?
Sir John Thursby Community College scores 26.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sir John Thursby Community College in GCSEs?
Sir John Thursby Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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