UKSchoolSearch
OpenSecondaryOfsted: Needs attentionURN 147581

Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

Academy converter · Burnley · BB10 3AA

Ages 11–16 · 1,261 pupils · Lancashire

School website

Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

40.3

Overall absence

11.0%

Admissions demand

1.06 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

Read full report

Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-17

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.32
−20+2
Attainment 840.3
English & maths grade 5+32%
English & maths grade 4+58%
EBacc entry22%

EBacc APS: 3.4

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence11.0%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.1%
Unauthorised2.9%
Authorised absence
8.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,326

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.06 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

261

Places offered

246

1st-preference offers

236

Total preferences (any rank)
819
Preferred offers (top 3)
246
Applications from outside LA
24
Offers to outside-LA applicants
16
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

1,261 pupils · 1,280 places

Pupils on roll
1,261
Boys / girls
642 / 619
School capacity
1,280
Capacity fill
1,261 / 1,280 (99%)
Free school meals
39%
FSM pupils
491
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Salford
Governance
Academy trust: ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
ROMERO CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Romero Catholic Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Deborah Williams

Location

Address
Ormerod Road
Postcode
BB10 3AA
Town
Burnley
County
Lancashire
Local authority
Lancashire
District
Burnley
Constituency
Burnley
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Burnley, Lancashire, 1,261 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 39%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Salford.

Open schools in Burnley
62
Secondary schools in Burnley
5
Academies among open schools in Burnley
16% (10)
Open schools in BB10
21
Secondary in BB10
2
Open schools in Lancashire LA
709
Secondary in Lancashire LA
81

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BurnleyNear BB10

  • Sir John Thursby Community College

    Ofsted: Good

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Burnley · BB10 2AT · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att837.5
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence8.9%

    0.8 miles away

  • Unity College

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Burnley · BB11 3DF · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att839.8
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence13.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • Marsden Heights Community College

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Nelson · BB9 0PR · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att840.1
    • P80.1
    • EM5+34%
    • Absence7.9%

    2.3 miles away

  • Burnley High School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Free schools · Secondary

    Burnley · BB12 6NX · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.1
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+38%
    • Absence10.2%

    2.6 miles away

  • Shuttleworth College

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Burnley · BB12 8ST · Lancashire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.9
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence11.8%

    2.9 miles away

New to reading school data? See Ofsted ratings explained and how to compare schools.

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Deborah Williams
Telephone
01282506200
Website
http://www.btrcc.lancs.sch.uk/

Official links