Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
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Attainment 8 of 48.9 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 48.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 65%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +0.23
- Confidence interval:
- [0.06, 0.40]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 261 | 48.9 | — | 65.1% | 9.6% | 3.8 |
| 2023/2024 | 269 | 50.5 | +0.23 | 78.1% | 12.3% | 4.0 |
| 2022/2023 | 281 | 47.1 | +0.20 | 65.0% | 15.0% | 3.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 277 | 51.5 | +0.02 | 75.0% | 20.0% | 4.3 |
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School information
| URN | 106376 |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Region | North West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Voluntary aided school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Clare Hogg |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | WA15 8HT |
| Latest pupils | 261 |
| FSM eligible | 13.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Urban Road, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 8HT
https://www.bthcc.org.uk/View local authority page1617686030| DfE number | 5403 |
| UKPRN | 10015044 |
| Opened | — |
| GIAS updated | 6 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 30 Apr 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |