Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
URN: 106376 • Altrincham WA15 8HT
Overview
- Name
- Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
- URN
- 106376
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 55.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clare Hogg (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01617686030
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Urban Road, Altrincham WA15 8HT
Summary
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is a voluntary aided secondary school located in Altrincham, Trafford, with a current enrollment of 1,614 students and a capacity of 1,700. The school is rooted in the Catholic faith and aims to provide a holistic education that nurtures both academic and personal growth. The ethos of the college is encapsulated in the BTH Way: Be kind, Work Hard, and Develop your whole self, fostering a supportive and respectful community.
The college is committed to high-quality teaching and has a strong track record of academic achievement, with consistently improving examination results at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. It emphasizes a partnership with parents and the local community to create a rich learning environment that enables students to develop their talents.
Admissions are primarily for Catholic children, with specific criteria outlined for oversubscription. The school welcomes applications from non-Catholic students, ensuring that all families support the Catholic ethos of the institution. Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College strives to be a nurturing space where every student can thrive.
The college is committed to high-quality teaching and has a strong track record of academic achievement, with consistently improving examination results at both Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5. It emphasizes a partnership with parents and the local community to create a rich learning environment that enables students to develop their talents.
Admissions are primarily for Catholic children, with specific criteria outlined for oversubscription. The school welcomes applications from non-Catholic students, ensuring that all families support the Catholic ethos of the institution. Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College strives to be a nurturing space where every student can thrive.
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| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1614 | 825 | 789 | 1700 | 13.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1593 | 810 | 783 | 1499 | 11.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1555 | 779 | 776 | 1499 | 10.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1555 | 779 | 776 | 1499 | 10.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1555 | 784 | 771 | 1300 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1487 | 749 | 738 | 1300 | 8.20 |
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