Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy vs Olive High Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 667 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Burnley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,261 students
Olive High Boys
Burnley · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
114 students
| Measure | Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Burnley, North West | Olive High Boys Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #412 of 536 | – |
| National rank | #3376 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,261 | 114 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,261 | 114 |
| Free school meals | 39% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 32.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.4% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.btrcc.lancs.sch.uk/ | olivehighboys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,261 students compared with 114.
- •Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Olive High Boys is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is co-educational and Olive High Boys is boys.
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 Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy better than Olive High Boys?
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 Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy and Olive High Boys?
About 667 m in a straight line, between Burnley and Burnley in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: 1,261. Olive High Boys: 114. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy and Olive High Boys rank in North West?
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 412th of 536 and Olive High Boys is unranked among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).