Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Contact details for the school

School Name: Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College
Address: Urban Road
Town/City: Altrincham
County: Cheshire
Postcode: WA15 8HT
Telephone Number: 0161 768 6030
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Voluntary aided school
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Clare Hogg
Capacity: 1700
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1638 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 96% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 14.5%

Location and administration

URN: 106376
DfE Number: 358/5403
UKPRN: 10015044
UPRN: 10070408564
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Trafford (E08000009)
Constituency: Altrincham and Sale West (E14001065)
Electoral Ward: Altrincham (E05015239)
Diocese: RC18(Diocese of Shrewsbury)

Easting & Northing: 377419E, 387902N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 23' 17.19" N 2° 20' 27.04" W
Plus Code: 9C5V9MQ5+6M

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (0.3km)
  2. Stamford Park Primary School (0.6km)
  3. Wellington School (0.8km)
  4. Hale Preparatory School (0.8km)
  5. Altrincham CofE (Aided) Primary School (0.9km)
  6. North Cestrian School (1.0km)
  7. Bowdon Preparatory School (1.1km)
  8. Loreto Grammar School (1.1km)
  9. Navigation Primary School (1.1km)
  10. Forest School (1.1km)
Governors

  • Mrs Sarah Butler - Governor. Appointed on 14 March 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Peter Cox - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 31 December 2026.
  • Mrs Majella Dalton-Bartley - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Miss Lesley Ginsburgh - Governor. Appointed on 16 November 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 November 2025.
  • Mrs Valerie Heywood - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2020 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 3 March 2026.
  • Mr Peter Higgins - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2019 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Dr Anne-Marie Kelly - Governor. Appointed on 17 January 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Peter Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2022 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Roxanne O'Gorman - Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Christian Ostmeier - Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 December 2025.
  • Mrs Eliza Patterson - Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mr Stephen Secretan - Governor. Appointed on 20 September 2023 (Nominated by other body and appointed by GB). Term runs until 19 September 2027.
  • Ms Alison Sharrock - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 31 August 2026.