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Trinity School

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

personMr David Samson

corporate_fareTRINITY SCHOOL, A CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY

location_onCarlisle, CA1 1JB

language Visit Website phone 1228516051

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,698

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Attainment 8

41.4

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Cumberland

#2,360 of 3,216 nationally

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Trinity School is a Academy converter secondary school in Carlisle, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Trinity School is an academy converter in Carlisle, Cumberland, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of TRINITY SCHOOL, A CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,675 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4, placing the school #9 in Cumberland and #2,360 of 3,216 nationally. 30.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 35.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 11.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.32 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. 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 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 8.1 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)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

30.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.1%

Entering EBacc30.60%

EBacc APS3.7

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32.00%

EBacc APS4.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.71

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.97

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.58

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.07

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.95

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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.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)77%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships7%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships6%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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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

-0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Students

136

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.2%

Achieving A*–A11.7%

Achieving A*–B35.5%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate89.0%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

171

Retention rate88.30%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

144

Retention rate94.40%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

144

Retention rate97.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 November 2024

Inspection Report

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10 May 2022

Inspection Report

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13 March 2019

Inspection Report

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15 April 2015

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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01 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

5 Evaluations

2024-11-19

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-05-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-03-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-04-15

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-02-01

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

7.3%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(53 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,675 pupils. During this period, there were 123 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 7.3%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,675	123	7.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,684	149	8.8%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,687	82	4.9%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,694	79	4.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,696	130	7.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,698	142	8.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,698	169	10.0%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,698	149	8.8%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,677	80	4.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,695	157	9.3%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,709	209	12.2%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,637	131	8.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,641	12	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,644	148	9.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,599	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,599	108	6.8%	3.2%	3
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,608	121	7.5%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,665	118	7.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,670	148	8.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,686	90	5.3%	3.8%	4
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,664	85	5.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,682	72	4.3%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,697	83	4.9%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,593	58	3.6%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,607	70	4.4%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,619	44	2.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 251 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 63 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 21 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 19 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

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

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree47%

disagree21%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

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

strongly agree17%

agree38%

disagree26%

strongly disagree10%

don't know8%

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

strongly agree23%

agree29%

disagree15%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable24%

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

yes21%

no79%

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

strongly agree25%

agree19%

disagree31%

strongly disagree16%

dont know9%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree29%

agree49%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree43%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree22%

agree52%

disagree19%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree35%

agree59%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree54%

agree39%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree35%

disagree19%

strongly disagree6%

don't know11%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes69%

no31%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

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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