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Burnley, Lancashire

Sir John Thursby Community College

Sir John Thursby Community College is a foundation school in Burnley, Lancashire. The school has 1,118 pupils on roll.

Foundation school Secondary Ages 11–16 1,118 PupilsURN 134996
Ofsted Report
2
Good
Inspected April 2023
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour and AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementGood
Safeguarding✓ Effective
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Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 46.2
40.9 -5pp
Attainment 8
Nat. avg: 45%
30.9% -14pp
English & Maths 5+
Nat. avg: 92.5%
92.0% -1pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 16.3
15.1 +1pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
38.7% +15pp
Free School Meals
Nat. avg: 12%
18.7% -7pp
Teacher Turnover
1,118 / 1,125
99%
Capacity
Surplus
+£72,009
In-Year Balance
About
School overview

Sir John Thursby Community College is a foundation school in Burnley, Lancashire. The school has 1,118 pupils on roll.

School Details
Headteacher
Matt Renshaw
Age Range
1116
School Hours
08:15 – 15:10
Telephone
01282682313
Address
Burnley, BB10 2AT
Local Authority
Lancashire
The School Day
08:15
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
15:10
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 29 available
Art
Athletics
Badminton
Band
Basketball
Cooking
Cricket
Dance
Drama
Duke Of Edinburgh
Football
French
German
Gymnastics
Hockey
Minecraft
Music
Netball
Photography
Reading
Rounders
Rugby
Science
Stem
Table Tennis
Tennis
Textiles
Young Enterprise
Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards & Accreditations
Anti-Bullying Charter
Recognised achievement
Duke of Edinburgh
Recognised achievement
Healthy Schools
Promoting pupil wellbeing
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Blazer
Coat
Jumper
School Shoes
Skirt
Socks
Tie
Trousers
Waterproof
Colours
Black
Purple
White
PE Kit
Shorts
Tracksuit
Trainers