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Trinity School

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

personDr Matthew Pawson

corporate_fareTRINITY SCHOOL SEVENOAKS LTD

location_onSevenoaks, TN13 3SL

language Visit Website phone 1732469111

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,130

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Attainment 8

46.7

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GCSE Rank

#38 in Kent

#1,418 of 3,216 nationally

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Trinity School is a Free schools secondary school in Sevenoaks, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Trinity School is a free schools in Sevenoaks, Kent, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of TRINITY SCHOOL SEVENOAKS LTD. The school has approximately 1,145 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7, placing the school #38 in Kent and #1,418 of 3,216 nationally. 45.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 49.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 18.0% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.2 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.3 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

45.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.4%

Entering EBacc44.60%

EBacc APS4.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41.20%

EBacc APS4.42

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.32

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc63%

EBacc APS4.62

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.51

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.15

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.45

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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

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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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

+0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

104

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.7%

Achieving A*–A18.0%

Achieving A*–B49.3%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate96.2%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.01

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.40%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

13 March 2024

Inspection Report

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02 October 2018

Inspection Report

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23 June 2015

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-10-02

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-06-23

S5 Inspection Legacy

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

6.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.8%(43 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 1,145 pupils. During this period, there were 71 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.2%, which is below 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)	1,145	71	6.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,157	73	6.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,139	65	5.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,149	50	4.4%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,158	51	4.4%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,115	77	6.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,130	94	8.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,133	63	5.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,055	40	3.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,060	23	2.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,070	18	1.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	986	15	1.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	982	5	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	978	17	1.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	919	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	919	39	4.2%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	915	25	2.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	784	24	3.1%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	783	23	2.9%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	783	16	2.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	652	6	0.9%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	653	5	0.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	659	13	2.0%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	475	11	2.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	462	7	1.5%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	464	2	0.4%	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 61 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 60 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 44 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 30 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 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.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

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

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree49%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree47%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree45%

agree23%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable20%

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

yes38%

no62%

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

strongly agree35%

agree36%

disagree15%

strongly disagree11%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree59%

agree31%

disagree4%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree55%

agree33%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree45%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

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

strongly agree50%

agree45%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree47%

agree49%

disagree2%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree55%

agree31%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no12%

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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 (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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