Sir John Thursby Community College

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeMaintained school, Foundation school
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityLancashire
AddressEastern Avenue, BB10 2AT
URN134996

School Census

Total 1125
Girls/Boys 503/622
Girls/Boys Ratio 44.7%/55.3%
% pupils where English not first language 71.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 349
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 18.7%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
25/04/2023 Good
14/06/2016 Good
Inspection Date 25/04/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 14/06/2016
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 37.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 27.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 46.20%
Entering EBacc 74.20%
EBacc average point score 3.53
Progress 8 -0.29
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 41.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 33%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 46%
Entering EBacc 71%
EBacc average point score 3.84
Progress 8 -0.14
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 44.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 54%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.01
Progress 8 0.16

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.14%
Total Applications502
As first preference241
As second preference110
As third preference151
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers212
second preference offers10
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications438
As first preference202
As second preference91
As third preference145
Total Offers Made226
first preference offers194
second preference offers19
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications445
As first preference214
As second preference93
As third preference137
Total Offers Made222
first preference offers206
second preference offers14
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications428
As first preference175
As second preference99
As third preference152
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers175
second preference offers15
third preference offers7
first preference v offers 1.09%
Total Applications475
As first preference212
As second preference102
As third preference157
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers195
second preference offers19
third preference offers9
first preference v offers 1.05%
Total Applications443
As first preference184
As second preference93
As third preference166
Total Offers Made223
first preference offers175
second preference offers24
third preference offers24
first preference v offers 1.08%
Total Applications399
As first preference193
As second preference79
As third preference126
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers179
second preference offers30
third preference offers11
first preference v offers 1.02%
Total Applications338
As first preference177
As second preference68
As third preference93
Total Offers Made224
first preference offers173
second preference offers25
third preference offers17
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications339
As first preference176
As second preference56
As third preference107
Total Offers Made225
first preference offers169
second preference offers21
third preference offers12
first preference v offers 1.07%
Total Applications352
As first preference173
As second preference62
As third preference117
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers162
second preference offers16
third preference offers10
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications355
As first preference193
As second preference69
As third preference92
Total Offers Made209
first preference offers185
second preference offers17
third preference offers4

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree23%
agree38%
disagree31%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree31%
disagree31%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree23%
agree31%
disagree23%
strongly disagree23%
don't know0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree0%
agree8%
disagree15%
strongly disagree8%
don't know15%
not applicable54%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree15%
agree31%
disagree46%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree15%
agree46%
disagree31%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
not applicable0%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes0%
no0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree0%
agree0%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree31%
agree38%
disagree15%
strongly disagree8%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree31%
agree31%
disagree31%
strongly disagree8%
don't know0%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree23%
agree38%
disagree23%
strongly disagree8%
don't know8%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree15%
agree85%
disagree0%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree15%
agree46%
disagree38%
strongly disagree0%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree31%
agree23%
disagree31%
strongly disagree8%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes38%
no62%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
pakistani ethnic origin59.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin17.5%
white british ethnic origin6.7%
white and asian ethnic origin4.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2.6%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.7%
african ethnic origin0.9%
gypsy roma ethnic origin0.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
pakistani ethnic origin60.1%
bangladeshi ethnic origin18.6%
white british ethnic origin6.5%
white and asian ethnic origin4.4%
any other white background ethnic origin2.6%
any other asian background ethnic origin2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.6%

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