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Voluntary aided school in Altrincham, Greater Manchester, England
Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College is a secondary school based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester . The school specialises in maths and computing , and is named after Blessed Thomas Holford , a 16th-century priest from Cheshire .[3] Catholic identity,[4] uniform .[5]
Curriculum [ edit ]
The college puts emphasis on maths and computing, and follows the Key Stage process. At Key Stage 3 in year 7 & 8, the pupils take the following subjects:
English (3 hours)
Maths (4 hours)
Science (3 hours)
Religious Education (2.5 hours)
Design Technology (3 hours) - Woodwork, food technology, graphic design, art, music, PSHCE
Computer Science (1 hour)
French/Spanish (2 hours)
History (2 hours)
Geography (2 hours)
Physical Education (2 hours)
Drama (1 hour)
For GCSE , the pupils take core subjects including English language, English literature, Science, Mathematics, RE, computer science or BTEC and PE although not to complete as a GCSE. Pupils choose from a variety of additional subjects, including history , geography , art , health and social care , physical education , food technology , business studies , classics , music , Italian , drama , French , German , Japanese , Spanish . BTEC courses for sport are also available. Pupils have to take at least one, but not more than three, of History, Geography, Spanish and French. Out of all the other subjects a maximum of two can be chosen.[6]
Academic performance and Ofsted judgements [ edit ]
In 2019, the school was above national average for Section 48.[clarification needed [7]
It was judged Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012 and 2009. In 2022 its inspection rating was 'Requires Improvement'.[8]
The school has a UEFA -standard FieldTurf artificial grass football pitch which was opened in April 2007 by Bobby Charlton .[9] £ 1 million to install, was used by the England national football team for training prior to an away game against Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow , as it uses the same surface as the Russian pitch.[10]
References [ edit ]
^ "The Life of Our Patron, Blessed Thomas Holford" . Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College. Archived from the original on 1 September 2007. Retrieved 28 September 2007 .
^ Cornally, J. "Headteacher's Message" . Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College. Archived from the original on 21 October 2007. Retrieved 28 September 2007 .
^ "Uniform" . Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College. Archived from the original on 21 October 2007. Retrieved 28 September 2007 .
^ "School prospectus" (PDF) . Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College. September 2007. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 March 2011. Retrieved 28 September 2007 .
^ "League Tables - Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College" . BBC .co.uk
^ "Find an inspection report and registered childcare" . 25 July 2022.
^ "Sports Pitch" . Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College. Archived from the original on 21 October 2007. Retrieved 28 September 2007 .
^ Morrison, Steven (24 September 2007). "England make Russia plans" . Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 13 July 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2007 .
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