Sir John Thursby Community College
URN: 134996 • Burnley BB10 2AT
Overview
- Name
- Sir John Thursby Community College
- URN
- 134996
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matt Renshaw (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01282682313
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Eastern Avenue, Burnley BB10 2AT
Summary
Sir John Thursby Community College is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Burnley, Lancashire, with a current enrolment of 1,118 pupils and a capacity of 1,125. The school emphasizes a culture of ambition, respect, and belonging, aiming to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. The college actively engages with the community and hosts various events, such as the Ramadan Iftar and SEND Dodgeball events, to foster connections and promote inclusivity.
The curriculum at Sir John Thursby Community College is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop their skills. The college also provides support for students with special educational needs, ensuring that all learners have the opportunity to succeed.
Governance at the college is overseen by a dedicated team of governors, who bring a variety of expertise and experience to the role. The school is committed to transparency and accountability, with regular declarations of interest from governors to maintain integrity in its operations. For more information about the school, parents can visit the official website or contact the reception team.
The curriculum at Sir John Thursby Community College is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. The school offers a range of subjects and extracurricular activities, encouraging students to explore their interests and develop their skills. The college also provides support for students with special educational needs, ensuring that all learners have the opportunity to succeed.
Governance at the college is overseen by a dedicated team of governors, who bring a variety of expertise and experience to the role. The school is committed to transparency and accountability, with regular declarations of interest from governors to maintain integrity in its operations. For more information about the school, parents can visit the official website or contact the reception team.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Staff / Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- 21 Nov SEND Dodgeball Event Friday 15th November 2024 (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Prospectus (download)
- Term Dates (other)
- TERMDATES (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Blessed Trinity RC College (55.1)
- Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy (49.0)
- Burnley High School (47.8)
- Unity College (46.8)
- UTC Lancashire (45.9)
Key details
- LA
- Lancashire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1125
- Pupils
- 1118
- Boys
- 599
- Girls
- 519
- FSM %
- 38.70
- Open date
- 2006-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lancashire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1118 | 599 | 519 | 1125 | 38.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1117 | 600 | 517 | 1125 | 33.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1120 | 611 | 509 | 1125 | 29.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1120 | 611 | 509 | 1125 | 29.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1129 | 594 | 535 | 1125 | 26.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1123 | 593 | 530 | 1050 | 24.50 |
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