Foundation school · Lancashire

Sir John Thursby Community College

Secondary
Ages 11–16

Term dates

Foundation schools can set their own term dates. Many follow Lancashire council's dates, shown below as a guide, but check with the school, especially for INSET days.

2026/27

2027/28

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Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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About and location

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Secondary
Ages: 11–16
Pupils: 1121 (capacity 1125)
Gender: Mixed
Admissions: Non-selective
Phone: 01282682313
Address: Eastern Avenue, Burnley, BB10 2AT
Website: sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk

Official school record, including Ofsted reports

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