Is Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 18 March 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 10th of 18 secondary schools in Trafford. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 47.1 (England: 46.2). 37.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College

Urban Road, Altrincham, WA15 8HT

Local ranking10th of 18 secondary schools in Trafford

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1700

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 18 March 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 18 March 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 47.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 37.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 68.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 244

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 93.0%
Continued in education: 86.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 67.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 17.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

31.9

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

32.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

112

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 3.9% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 38.3
16-18 Cohort: 250

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1614
Boys: 826 (50%)
Girls: 812 (50%)
Capacity: 1700 (96% full)
SEND: 21.2%
FSM Eligible: 14.8%
EAL: 10.7%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 17.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 96.0
Budget per Pupil: £7,109/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 71.9%
White Other: 6.7%
Asian Indian: 3.9%
Black African: 3.1%
White Irish: 2.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.3%
Mixed Other: 1.9%
Asian Chinese: 1.4%

71.9%

White British

6.7%

White Other

3.9%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01617686030

blessedthomas.admin@trafford.gov.uk

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Urban Road

Altrincham, North West

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Administrative

URN: 106376
UKPRN: 10015044
Establishment No.: 5403

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