Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-16
Religion Roman Catholic
Address Ormerod Road
Burnley
Lancashire
BB10 3AA
Phone 01282506200
Reference Number 147581

Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College is performing at an expected standard with notable strengths in safeguarding and inclusion. The school has established an inclusive culture that actively supports pupils with special educational needs and disadvantages, ensuring that these students receive appropriate assistance tailored to their individual needs. Leaders prioritize the well-being of all students and maintain strong connections with parents and feeder schools to create an open environment for safeguarding, which helps foster a sense of safety among pupils. Despite these strengths, there are areas of concern that demand attention. Pupils’ academic achievement has shown variability, particularly with some not progressing effectively through the curriculum. Attendance rates remain below national averages, with high levels of persistent absence identified as a critical issue. Additionally, the quality of the curriculum and teaching lacks consistency, leading to gaps in knowledge for some pupils, which could hinder their preparedness for future education or employment opportunities. Leaders are aware of these challenges and are implementing strategies to address them.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1273
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 50.67%
Girls: 49.33%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 34.2%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 17.4%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.9

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 122 123 245
8 118 130 248
9 126 122 248
10 152 129 281
11 127 124 251

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 69.7%
Pakistani 10.1%
White, Other 6.6%
Asian, Other 5.6%
Mixed, Other 1.8%
White & Asian 1.3%
African 1.2%
Indian 0.7%
Unclassified 0.3%
White & Black (African) 0.3%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.1%
Chinese 0.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Needs attention
 >  Leadership & Governance Expected standard
 >  Personal Development & Wellbeing Expected standard
 >  Achievement Needs attention
 >  Attendance & Behaviour Needs attention
 >  Curriculum & Teaching Needs attention
 >  Inclusion Expected standard
Last Report Date 17 Mar 2026
Date Report
17 Mar 2026 School inspection
26 Sep 2023 School inspection
06 Mar 2020 Academy conversion letter
12 Jun 2018 Full inspection:
Previously as Blessed Trinity RC College
12 Jun 2018 Full inspection:
11 Jun 2014 Full inspection:
11 Jun 2014 Full inspection:
27 Feb 2013 Full inspection:
27 Feb 2013 Full inspection:
07 Nov 2012 Monitoring visit
07 Nov 2012 Monitoring visit
19 Jun 2012 Monitoring visit
19 Jun 2012 Monitoring visit
20 Mar 2012 Monitoring visit
20 Mar 2012 Monitoring visit
23 Nov 2011 Monitoring visit
23 Nov 2011 Monitoring visit
08 Jun 2011 Full inspection:
08 Jun 2011 Full inspection:
20 May 2009 Curriculum and development visit
20 May 2009 Curriculum and development visit
17 Jun 2008 Full inspection:
17 Jun 2008 Full inspection:

Strengths

  • Strong safeguarding standards are established throughout the school.
  • An inclusive culture supports pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils effectively.
  • Leaders prioritize pupils' well-being and maintain strong relationships with families.
  • Pupils appreciate the support they receive from staff and opportunities for personal development.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent achievement across different groups of pupils.
  • Attendance rates remain below national averages, particularly for persistent absence.
  • Quality of teaching and curriculum is variable, leading to gaps in pupil knowledge.

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)
37.6

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 27.3%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 46.2%

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:

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
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Second Preference 357 17
Third Preference 221 6
From another Local Authority 13 9

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