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Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
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Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
- Secondary
- Burnley BB10 3AA
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Based on the inspection date: 26 September 2023
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour has improved; pupils typically conduct themselves well.
Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from more ambitious education but variability across subjects affects achievement.
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff are not yet clear on what pupils should learn and by when, impacting lesson design.
Communication: School engages parents with a new communication tool for better support at home.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trustees support curriculum development but impact evaluation needs improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school prioritizes personal development but tolerance and respect need improvement among some pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils explore broad interests through music groups and other initiatives.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers programme helps pupils make informed choices.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Rigorous systems identify needs and adapt support effectively.
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About Us
Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Roman Catholic school located in Lancashire, North West.
It has 1287 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 36% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.1 | 15.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 36% | 48% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.25 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 27.12% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 40.74% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 22.11% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 7.98% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 12.71% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.49 | 2.6 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 89.12% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 257 | 122 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 79.99% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 41.65% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 9.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 16.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 4.26% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.83% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 28.66% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 41.51% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 21.47% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 9.88% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 13.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.47 | 2.67 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 86.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 253 | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 80.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 75% | 43.19% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 9.66% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 17.82% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.52% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.21% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1