Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College vs North Cestrian School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 995 m 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
North Cestrian School
Altrincham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
799 students
| Measure | Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College Altrincham, North West | North Cestrian School Altrincham, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #151 of 536 | #51 of 536 |
| National rank | #1324 of 4,090 | #536 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,638 | 799 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,638 | 799 |
| Free school meals | 14.5% | 16.6% |
| Capacity filled | 96.4% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.9 | 54.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42.1% | 60.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.3% | 85.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | 4.56 |
| A level points per entry | 31.9 | – |
| town | Altrincham | Altrincham |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.bthcc.org.uk/ | www.northcestrian.co.uk/start.html |
The verdict
- •North Cestrian School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.2 vs 63.3).
- •Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is the larger school with 1,638 students compared with 799.
- •Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is a local authority school while North Cestrian School is a academy 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 North Cestrian School?
On the Success Index (England), North Cestrian School ranks higher (82.2 vs 63.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College and North Cestrian School?
About 995 m 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. North Cestrian School: 799. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College and North Cestrian School rank in North West?
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is 151st of 536 and North Cestrian School is 51st of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).