Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College, Altrincham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This outstanding school consistently achieves exceptional results with students making rapid progress from average starting points. Teachers use excellent subject knowledge and innovative resources to help every student succeed, with particularly strong support for disadvantaged learners. The caring Catholic community promotes positive behaviour and attitudes, making students happy and motivated to learn.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional GCSE results with students achieving five passes at grades A* to C including English and mathematics among the best nationally
- Outstanding teaching across multiple subjects including English, mathematics, religious education, science and physical education
- Exemplary student behaviour and attitudes to learning with above-average attendance
- Highly effective support for disadvantaged students and those with special educational needs
- Strong Catholic ethos promoting spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
Areas for Improvement
- Continue supporting students to achieve more A and A* grades through the 'Good to great' programme
- Ensure new sixth form achieves outstanding status by maintaining rigorous tracking of student progress
- Reduce instances where students rely too heavily on teachers rather than showing their own initiative
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are very secure with both students and parents confirming they feel safe at school and bullying is not an issue.
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is an outstanding school where students make exceptional progress and achieve results among the very best nationally. Teaching is outstanding due to excellent subject knowledge and rigorous monitoring by leaders.
At a Glance
14.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
322 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.4
Avg class size
74
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
1,638 pupils
1,700 capacity
62 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Altrincham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Altrincham
Admissions Demand - Trafford
Places available
3,715
Applications
3,267
Got 1st preference
78.5%
Got preferred school
96.5%
Secondary admissions across Trafford (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.82521%
Overall absence
21.64875%
Persistent absence
1,395
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Stamford Park Primary School
Hale Preparatory School
Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School
Bowdon Preparatory School
Navigation Primary School
Forest School
Willows Primary School
Cloverlea Primary School
Pictor Academy
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