Is Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 17 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded three areas at Expected standard and three at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 61st of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.1 (England: 46.2). 34.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic 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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Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College

Officially Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Ormerod Road, Burnley, BB10 3AA

Local ranking61st of 82 secondary schools in Lancashire

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1280

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 17 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 17 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.1 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 34.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 55.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 276

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Continued in education: 73.0%
Apprenticeships: 8.0%
Employment: 8.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1273
Boys: 642 (51%)
Girls: 619 (49%)
Capacity: 1280 (99% full)
SEND: 19.4%
FSM Eligible: 35.8%
EAL: 17.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 15.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 75.6
Budget per Pupil: £8,489/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

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

Overall Absence Rate: 10.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 32.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 69.9%
Asian Pakistani: 10.2%
White Other: 6.6%
Asian Other: 5.6%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Black African: 1.2%
Other: 1.0%

69.9%

White British

10.2%

Asian Pakistani

6.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01282506200

head@btrcc.lancs.sch.uk

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Ormerod Road

Burnley, North West

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Administrative

URN: 147581
UKPRN: 10085601
Establishment No.: 4804
Trust: ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST

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