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Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College

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Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College

Urban Road, Altrincham, WA15 8HT

Voluntary aided school
Roman Catholic
Pupils
1,614
Ages
11-18
FSM
13.3%
Attainment 8
48.8
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2025

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
48.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.2%
Basics 9-5
42.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
9.6%
EBacc APS
3.79
EBacc 9-5
4.6%
EBacc 9-4
6.9%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures2024/25

APS per Entry
31.89
A*-A Grades
15.5%
A*-B Grades
41.4%
AAB+ %
3.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 116 students entered

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About Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College

Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is a secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.8. The school has around 1,614 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Urban Road, Altrincham, WA15 8HT | More schools in Trafford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2025Good
  2. Oct 2022Requires improvement
  3. Jun 2013Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College

What is Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.
What are Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College's latest exam results?
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College located?
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is a secondary school in Altrincham, Trafford (WA15 8HT).
How many pupils attend Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College?
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College has around 1,614 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College with other schools?
View Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Trafford.