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
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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.

Key details

LA
Trafford
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1700
Pupils
1614
Boys
825
Girls
789
FSM %
13.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-10-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cheshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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