What did Ofsted judge Sir John Thursby Community College's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Sir John Thursby Community College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Sir John Thursby Community College?

Sir John Thursby Community College has 1,121 pupils on roll.

What ages does Sir John Thursby Community College take?

Sir John Thursby Community College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Sir John Thursby Community College located?

Sir John Thursby Community College is located in Burnley, BB10 2AT, Lancashire.

How do I apply to Sir John Thursby Community College?

Sir John Thursby Community College 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.

How are Year 7 places decided at Sir John Thursby Community College?

When Sir John Thursby Community College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. All looked after children and previously looked after children must be considered/offered a place at the time when prefe — All looked after children and previously looked after children must be considered/offered a place at the time when preferences are expressed (see note (vii) below); then; 2. Children for whom the Governors accept there are exceptionally strong medical — Children for whom the Governors accept there are exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission, which are directly relevant to the school (see; 3. Children living within the school’s geographical priority area with older brothers and sisters in attendance at the scho — Children living within the school’s geographical priority area with older brothers and sisters in attendance at the school at the time of transfer (see note (ii) below); then, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 225 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Sir John Thursby Community College?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.7% of pupils at Sir John Thursby Community College are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Sir John Thursby Community College

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.

1All looked after children and previously looked after children must be considered/offered a place at the time when prefe — All looked after children and previously looked after children must be considered/offered a place at the time when preferences are expressed (see note (vii) below); then
2Children for whom the Governors accept there are exceptionally strong medical — Children for whom the Governors accept there are exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission, which are directly relevant to the school (see
3Children living within the school’s geographical priority area with older brothers and sisters in attendance at the scho — Children living within the school’s geographical priority area with older brothers and sisters in attendance at the school at the time of transfer (see note (ii) below); then
4Children living within the school’s inner geographical priority area — Children living within the school’s inner geographical priority area (see notes below);
5Children living in the school’s outer geographical priority area — Children living in the school’s outer geographical priority area (see notes below);
6Children living outside of the school’s geographical priority areas — Children living outside of the school’s geographical priority areas (see notes below) with older brothers and/or sisters in attendance at the school at the time of transfer (see note (ii) below);
7Children living outside of the school’s geographical priority areas — Children living outside of the school’s geographical priority areas (see notes below)

Own-authority determined admission arrangements for 2027-28, as published by Lancashire County Council on its determined 2027-28 admission arrangements page (document filed by the council as "Sir John Thursby Community College 04 February 2026.pdf").

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.

Sir John Thursby Community College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Sir John Thursby Community College's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Sir John Thursby Community College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sir John Thursby Community College?: Sir John Thursby Community College has 1,121 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sir John Thursby Community College take?: Sir John Thursby Community College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Sir John Thursby Community College located?: Sir John Thursby Community College is located in Burnley, BB10 2AT, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Sir John Thursby Community College?: Sir John Thursby Community College 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.
How are Year 7 places decided at Sir John Thursby Community College?: When Sir John Thursby Community College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. All looked after children and previously looked after children must be considered/offered a place at the time when prefe — All looked after children and previously looked after children must be considered/offered a place at the time when preferences are expressed (see note (vii) below); then; 2. Children for whom the Governors accept there are exceptionally strong medical — Children for whom the Governors accept there are exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission, which are directly relevant to the school (see; 3. Children living within the school’s geographical priority area with older brothers and sisters in attendance at the scho — Children living within the school’s geographical priority area with older brothers and sisters in attendance at the school at the time of transfer (see note (ii) below); then, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 225 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sir John Thursby Community College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.7% of pupils at Sir John Thursby Community College are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Sir John Thursby Community College

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.

1All looked after children and previously looked after children must be considered/offered a place at the time when prefe — All looked after children and previously looked after children must be considered/offered a place at the time when preferences are expressed (see note (vii) below); then
2Children for whom the Governors accept there are exceptionally strong medical — Children for whom the Governors accept there are exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission, which are directly relevant to the school (see
3Children living within the school’s geographical priority area with older brothers and sisters in attendance at the scho — Children living within the school’s geographical priority area with older brothers and sisters in attendance at the school at the time of transfer (see note (ii) below); then
4Children living within the school’s inner geographical priority area — Children living within the school’s inner geographical priority area (see notes below);
5Children living in the school’s outer geographical priority area — Children living in the school’s outer geographical priority area (see notes below);
6Children living outside of the school’s geographical priority areas — Children living outside of the school’s geographical priority areas (see notes below) with older brothers and/or sisters in attendance at the school at the time of transfer (see note (ii) below);
7Children living outside of the school’s geographical priority areas — Children living outside of the school’s geographical priority areas (see notes below)

Sir John Thursby Community College: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Sir John Thursby Community College's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Sir John Thursby Community College's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in April 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sir John Thursby Community College?: Sir John Thursby Community College has 1,121 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sir John Thursby Community College take?: Sir John Thursby Community College admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Sir John Thursby Community College located?: Sir John Thursby Community College is located in Burnley, BB10 2AT, Lancashire.
How do I apply to Sir John Thursby Community College?: Sir John Thursby Community College 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.
How are Year 7 places decided at Sir John Thursby Community College?: When Sir John Thursby Community College has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. All looked after children and previously looked after children must be considered/offered a place at the time when prefe — All looked after children and previously looked after children must be considered/offered a place at the time when preferences are expressed (see note (vii) below); then; 2. Children for whom the Governors accept there are exceptionally strong medical — Children for whom the Governors accept there are exceptionally strong medical, social or welfare reasons for admission, which are directly relevant to the school (see; 3. Children living within the school’s geographical priority area with older brothers and sisters in attendance at the scho — Children living within the school’s geographical priority area with older brothers and sisters in attendance at the school at the time of transfer (see note (ii) below); then, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 225 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sir John Thursby Community College?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 60.7% of pupils at Sir John Thursby Community College are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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