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Sir John Thursby Community College

Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT
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Sir John Thursby Community College
Burnley, BB10 2AT
1,118 Pupils
1,125 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
38.70% FSM %
599 Boys
519 Girls
About Sir John Thursby Community College

Sir John Thursby Community College is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–16 based in Lancashire, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 1,118 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,125. Current headteacher: Matt Renshaw.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Lancashire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lancashire
Region North West
Administrative District Burnley
Parliamentary Constituency Burnley
Ward Lanehead
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-08-2006
UKPRN 10017333
URN 134996
Data Last Updated 20-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Shameem-Ara Khan Chair of Governors 25/09/2018 30/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Kamran Ahmed Governor 30/11/2021 30/09/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Afrasiab Anwar Governor 23/04/2020 05/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Muhammad Anwar Governor 23/02/2022 30/09/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ian Carden Governor 01/05/2021 30/04/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rachel Churchill Governor 13/12/2024 13/12/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Anita Ghidotti-Gibson Governor 09/12/2025 09/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Yasmine Hooson Governor 01/11/2024 01/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Shameem-Ara Khan Governor 25/09/2018 30/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mr Dharma Kovvuri Governor 06/09/2016 01/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sidrah Pervez Governor 30/06/2020 05/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Fionnuala Swann Governor 01/11/2024 01/11/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Ridgewood Community High School
0.16 km • Burnley
Other
Basnett Street Nursery School
0.51 km • Burnley
Other
St James' Lanehead Church of England Primary School
0.7 km • Burnley
Other
Heasandford Primary School
0.81 km • Burnley
Other
Compass Community School Lancashire
1.03 km • Burnley
Other
Silver Birch School
1.08 km • Burnley
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Sir John Thursby Community College is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Burnley, Lancashire.
Sir John Thursby Community College has 1,118 pupils, with a capacity of 1,125.
Sir John Thursby Community College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Sir John Thursby Community College is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Sir John Thursby Community College is Mr Matt Renshaw.
Sir John Thursby Community College is at Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT, in the Lancashire local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Sir John Thursby Community College: Does not have a sixth form.
Sir John Thursby Community College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Matt Renshaw
Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT
01282682313
www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/
Location
BB10 2AT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 134996
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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