How many pupils attend Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?

Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has 1,261 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?

Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

Does Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy have a religious character?

Yes — Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

What is the largest ethnic background at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 68.5% of pupils at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Baptised Catholic looked after/previously looked after child — A baptised Catholic 'looked after child' or a baptised Catholic child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear to this admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic siblings — Baptised Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of application and admission.
3Baptised Catholic children from feeder primary schools — Baptised Catholic children from the Primary Schools listed on appendix 1.
4Other baptised Catholic children — Other baptised Catholic children.
5Looked after/previously looked after child (non-Catholic) — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear to this admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
6Non-Catholic siblings — Non-Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of application and admission.
7Children of staff — Children with a parent or carer who has been employed at the school for a minimum of two years prior to the closing date for applications.
8Non-Catholic children from feeder primary schools — Non-Catholic children from the Primary Schools listed on appendix 1.
9Children of other Christian denominations — Children with a parent/carer who regularly worships in a church which is in full membership of Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance. Confirmation in writing from an appropriate Minister of Religion is required as evidence.
10Non-Catholic children attending another Catholic school — Non-Catholic children attending any other Catholic school.
11Any other pupils — Any Other Pupils.

If two applications tie: In a very few cases, it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils who are the final qualifiers (e.g. children who live at the same address or have the same distance measurement). In this exceptional situation, places will be offered via a random draw.

First priority in each category will be given to siblings, that is, children who will have older brothers or sisters attending the academy in September 2026. Distance measurement (straight-line/radial) is used as the tie breaker within any criterion before the final random draw tie-breaker.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?: Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has 1,261 pupils on roll.
What ages does Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy take?: Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy located?: Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is located in Burnley, BB10 3AA, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?: Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?: When Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after/previously looked after child — A baptised Catholic 'looked after child' or a baptised Catholic child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear to this admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic siblings — Baptised Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of application and admission; 3. Baptised Catholic children from feeder primary schools — Baptised Catholic children from the Primary Schools listed on appendix 1, and 8 further criteria. The school offers 250 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In a very few cases, it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils who are the final qualifiers (e.g. children who live at the same address or have the same distance measurement). In this exceptional situation, places will be offered via a random draw.
What is the largest ethnic background at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 68.5% of pupils at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Baptised Catholic looked after/previously looked after child — A baptised Catholic 'looked after child' or a baptised Catholic child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear to this admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Baptised Catholic siblings — Baptised Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of application and admission.
3Baptised Catholic children from feeder primary schools — Baptised Catholic children from the Primary Schools listed on appendix 1.
4Other baptised Catholic children — Other baptised Catholic children.
5Looked after/previously looked after child (non-Catholic) — A 'looked after child' or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear to this admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
6Non-Catholic siblings — Non-Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of application and admission.
7Children of staff — Children with a parent or carer who has been employed at the school for a minimum of two years prior to the closing date for applications.
8Non-Catholic children from feeder primary schools — Non-Catholic children from the Primary Schools listed on appendix 1.
9Children of other Christian denominations — Children with a parent/carer who regularly worships in a church which is in full membership of Churches Together in England or the Evangelical Alliance. Confirmation in writing from an appropriate Minister of Religion is required as evidence.
10Non-Catholic children attending another Catholic school — Non-Catholic children attending any other Catholic school.
11Any other pupils — Any Other Pupils.

Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy: key facts

What did School Atlas judge Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements to be?: School Atlas judged Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy's summary of 6 ofsted judgements as Needs attention at its inspection in March 2026, on School Atlas's own scale.
How many pupils attend Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?: Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has 1,261 pupils on roll.
What ages does Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy take?: Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy located?: Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is located in Burnley, BB10 3AA, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?: Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
Does Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy have a religious character?: Yes — Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has a religious character of Roman Catholic. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How are Year 7 places decided at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?: When Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Baptised Catholic looked after/previously looked after child — A baptised Catholic 'looked after child' or a baptised Catholic child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption, child arrangements or special guardianship order, including those who appear to this admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Baptised Catholic siblings — Baptised Catholic children who have a sibling in the school at the time of application and admission; 3. Baptised Catholic children from feeder primary schools — Baptised Catholic children from the Primary Schools listed on appendix 1, and 8 further criteria. The school offers 250 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In a very few cases, it may not be possible to decide between the applications of those pupils who are the final qualifiers (e.g. children who live at the same address or have the same distance measurement). In this exceptional situation, places will be offered via a random draw.
What is the largest ethnic background at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 68.5% of pupils at Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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