Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Urban Road Altrincham Cheshire WA15 8HT |
| Phone | 01617686030 |
| Reference Number | 106376 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1614 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.12%
Girls: 48.88% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 148 | 136 | 284 |
| 8 | 158 | 130 | 288 |
| 9 | 140 | 145 | 285 |
| 10 | 128 | 118 | 246 |
| 11 | 134 | 127 | 261 |
| 12 | 67 | 71 | 138 |
| 13 | 50 | 62 | 112 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.1% |
| White, Other | 6.6% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| African | 3% |
| Irish | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 04 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Jun 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 11 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jan 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 65.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.17 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.86 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 3.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 190 | 42 |
| Third Preference | 133 | 17 |
| From another Local Authority | 101 | 55 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Orchard Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8EY |
0.18 miles |
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Stamford Park Primary School
Cedar Road, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 9JB |
0.36 miles |
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Hale Preparatory School
Broomfield Lane, Altrincham, WA15 9AS |
0.52 miles |
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Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Townfield Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 4DS |
0.54 miles |
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Bowdon Preparatory School
Ashley Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 2LT |
0.66 miles |
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Navigation Primary School
Hawarden Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 1NG |
0.68 miles |
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Forest School
Moss Lane, Altrincham, WA15 6LJ |
0.69 miles |
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Willows Primary School
Victoria Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6PP |
0.76 miles |
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Cloverlea Primary School
Green Lane North, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7NQ |
0.9 miles |
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Pictor Academy
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0.93 miles |
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Altrincham Preparatory School
Marlborough Road, Altrincham, WA14 2RR |
0.96 miles |
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St Hugh's Catholic Primary School
Park Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6TQ |
1.05 miles |
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Bowdon CofE Primary School
Grange Road, Bowdon, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 3EX |
1.21 miles |
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Well Green Primary School
Briony Avenue, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8QA |
1.28 miles |
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Park Road Academy Primary School
Frieston Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5AP |
1.29 miles |
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Broomwood Primary School
Mainwood Road, Timperley, Broomwood Primary School, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7JU |
1.34 miles |
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Broadheath Primary School
Sinderland Road, Broadheath, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5JQ |
1.41 miles |
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Bollin Primary School
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1.44 miles |
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Heyes Lane Primary School
Crofton Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 6BZ |
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0.74 miles |
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0.87 miles |
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Altrincham Grammar School for Girls
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0.91 miles |
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The Trafford and Stockport College Group
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1.29 miles |
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1.46 miles |
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2.37 miles |
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2.56 miles |
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2.58 miles |
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2.64 miles |
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