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Trinity Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

person Mrs Victoria Gibson (Principal)

corporate_fareEMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

location_onDoncaster, DN8 5BY

language Visit Website phone 01405813000

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,254

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Attainment 8

41.1

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Doncaster

#2,740 of 4,024 nationally

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Trinity Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Doncaster, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Trinity Academy is an academy sponsor led in Doncaster, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. The school has approximately 1,176 pupils on roll, of whom 37% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1, placing the school #16 in Doncaster and #2,740 of 4,024 nationally. 36.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 27.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 10.9% at A*–A. In the 2022/23 leavers cohort, 11% progressed to Top-Third Higher Education institutions (ranked #1,248 nationally), out of 54.2% progressing to higher education overall. A-level value added: -0.46 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 10 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

41.1

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

36.40%

Grade 4+ E&M

63.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.6%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)51.10%

Triple Science Entry9.20%

EBacc Slot Score11.2 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

42.4

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

41.20%

Grade 4+ E&M

63.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.0%

Entering EBacc42.70%

EBacc APS3.73

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

30.00%

Entering EBacc15.00%

EBacc APS3.39

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.53

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.59

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS3.54

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.61

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

89.2%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79.3%

Apprenticeships4.7%

Employment5.2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6.6%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)74%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment12%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment10%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.46

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.7%

Achieving A*–A10.9%

Achieving A*–B27.2%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate96.4%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate91.10%

Post-18 Destinations 88.1% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 54.2%

handshake Apprenticeships 11.9%

work Employment 15.3%

Not sustained / NEET6.8%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate95.70%

Post-18 Destinations (2022/23 leavers)82.2% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 50.7%

stars Top-Third Universities 11%

handshake Apprenticeships 6.8%

work Employment 24.7%

Not sustained / NEET13.7%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate94.1%

Post-18 Destinations 86.7% sustained

school Higher Education (University) 56.7%

handshake Apprenticeships 5%

work Employment 23.3%

Not sustained / NEET11.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results & 16-19 Destination Measures

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank	A-Level VA	Top-Third Uni	Overall Uni (HE)
2026	#2,886 / 4,024	#18	#2,740	#1	—	#1,248	#1,482
2025	#2,357 / 3,948	#13	#2,461	#1	#2,238	#1,248	#1,482
2024	#2,652 / 4,450	#15	#2,648	#2,636	#1,894	#1,248	#1,482
2023	#2,417 / 4,321	#13	#2,393	#2,312	—	—	#1,558
2022	#2,610 / 4,199	#13	#2,709	#2,495	—	—	#1,339
2019	#2,256 / 2,711	#16	#2,195	#2,240	—	—	—
2018	#1,909 / 2,537	#11	#1,794	#1,918	—	—	—

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 April 2024

Inspection Report

Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,231	93	7.6%	7.3%	6
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,236	130	10.5%	7.8%	4
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,225	115	9.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,245	95	7.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,263	90	7.1%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,229	90	7.3%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,254	150	12.0%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,258	166	13.2%	5.9%	3
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,245	100	8.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,262	111	8.8%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,276	92	7.2%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,264	86	6.8%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,262	7	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,259	53	4.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,219	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,219	92	7.5%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,238	167	13.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,210	81	6.7%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,220	128	10.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,230	50	4.1%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,223	68	5.6%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,252	96	7.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,249	114	9.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,258	42	3.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,262	126	10.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,277	146	11.4%	3.1%	0

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Christian)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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