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Sir John Thursby Community College

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Sir John Thursby Community College

Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT

Foundation school
Pupils
1,118
Ages
11-16
FSM
38.7%
Attainment 8
40.9
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.5%
Basics 9-5
30.9%

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
78.8%
EBacc APS
3.83
EBacc 9-5
14.7%
EBacc 9-4
25.8%
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About Sir John Thursby Community College

Sir John Thursby Community College is a secondary school in Burnley, Lancashire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. The school has around 1,118 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT | More schools in Lancashire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir John Thursby Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2023 — Good
  2. Jan 2020 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Jun 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir John Thursby Community College

What is Sir John Thursby Community College's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Thursby Community College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Sir John Thursby Community College's latest exam results?
Sir John Thursby Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sir John Thursby Community College located?
Sir John Thursby Community College is a secondary school in Burnley, Lancashire (BB10 2AT).
How many pupils attend Sir John Thursby Community College?
Sir John Thursby Community College has around 1,118 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir John Thursby Community College with other schools?
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