Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy vs Sir John Thursby Community College
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North West, England, 1.3 km 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
Sir John Thursby Community College
Burnley · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
1,121 students
| Measure | Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy Burnley, North West | Sir John Thursby Community College Burnley, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #412 of 536 | #378 of 536 |
| National rank | #3376 of 4,090 | #3085 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,261 | 1,121 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,261 | 1,121 |
| Free school meals | 39% | 43.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.5% | 99.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 41.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.3% | 30.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 51.4% | 50.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.26 | 3.84 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Burnley | Burnley |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.btrcc.lancs.sch.uk/ | www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sir John Thursby Community College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.5 vs 22.1).
- •Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,261 students compared with 1,121.
- •Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a academy school while Sir John Thursby Community College is a local authority 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 Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy better than Sir John Thursby Community College?
On the Success Index (England), Sir John Thursby Community College ranks higher (27.5 vs 22.1 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 Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy and Sir John Thursby Community College?
About 1.3 km 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. Sir John Thursby Community College: 1,121. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy and Sir John Thursby Community College rank in North West?
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is 412th of 536 and Sir John Thursby Community College is 378th of 536 among secondary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).