Is Sir John Thursby Community College a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 April 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 47th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Sir John Thursby Community College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Sir John Thursby Community College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.3 (England: 46.2). 29.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Sir John Thursby Community College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Sir John Thursby Community College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. 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 2027 (or the next working day).

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Sir John Thursby Community College

Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT

Local ranking47th of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1125

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 25 April 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 29.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 54.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 219

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 86.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1118
Boys: 593 (53%)
Girls: 528 (47%)
Capacity: 1125 (100% full)
SEND: 11.0%
FSM Eligible: 39.6%
EAL: 73.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.3%
SEN Support: 8.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.1:1
Teachers (FTE): 79.3
Budget per Pupil: £10,094/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 8.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 26.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Pakistani: 61.9%
Asian Bangladeshi: 18.1%
White British: 6.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.9%
White Other: 2.1%
Other: 2.1%
Asian Other: 1.6%
Black African: 1.2%

61.9%

Asian Pakistani

18.1%

Asian Bangladeshi

6.9%

White British

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01282682313

head@sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

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Eastern Avenue

Burnley, North West

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Administrative

URN: 134996
UKPRN: 10017333
Establishment No.: 4803

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