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Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Ages 11–181,614 pupilsFaithRoman Catholic
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Altrincham, within the Trafford local authority. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. The school has around 1,614 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 50.5 and 53% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Altrincham can view Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 848.9
England avg 45.1 · was 50.5 in 2023/24
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths42%
England avg 45% · was 53% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths66%
England avg 65% · was 80% in 2023/24
EBacc entry10%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.79
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelC+
A-level grade (point score)C+
APS per entry 31.9
A-level grade (best 3)C+
APS best 3: 32.9
AAB or better4%
Retention96%
Value added-0.01
Average · 95% CI -0.1 to 0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake12.9%
Free school meals12.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language10.6%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled94%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.6%
Attendance91.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.3%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Altrincham
All schools in Altrincham →St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.2 miStamford Park Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miHale Preparatory School0.5 miWellington SchoolGood · 0.5 miForest School0.7 miTrafford Alternative Education Provision0.8 mi
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