Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College vs Forest School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Altrincham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,638 students
Forest School
Altrincham · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
212 students
| Measure | Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Altrincham, North West | Forest School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #151 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #1324 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,638 | 212 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,638 | 212 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.9 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | – |
| town | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bthcc.org.uk/ | www.forestschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 212.
- •Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is a local authority school while Forest School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College better than Forest School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College and Forest School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Altrincham and Altrincham in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College: 1,638. Forest School: 212. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College and Forest School rank in North West?
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is 151st of 536 and Forest School is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).