Sir John Thursby Community College
Foundation school
Burnley, BB10 2AT
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 19% in England
5 of 5 in Burnley
Pupils
1,121
First preferences per place
0.89
2026/27
Absence
8.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.3 | 37.5 | 41.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 33% | 28% | 31% | |
| Average English grade | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 35% | 31% | 31% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 | -0.29 | — |
51% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 19% in England
- Unity College · 1.4 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 20% in England
- Marsden Heights Community College · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 24% in England
- Pendle Vale College · 3.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 22% in England
- Burnley High School · 3.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 19% in England
- Ss John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School · 3.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 34% in England
Best secondary schools in Burnley · Best secondary schools in Lancashire
The neighbourhood
Sir John Thursby Community College is in Harle Syke & Lanehead (typical home £159,975, crime low).
What is Sir John Thursby Community College's Ofsted rating?
Sir John Thursby Community College is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Sir John Thursby Community College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Sir John Thursby Community College is in the bottom 19% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.