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Trinity Academy

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

personMr Eiron Bailey

corporate_fareCATHEDRAL SCHOOLS TRUST

location_onBristol, BS7 9BY

language Visit Website phone 1174509379

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

634

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Attainment 8

52.1

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Bristol, City of

#699 of 3,216 nationally

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Trinity Academy is a Free schools secondary school in Bristol, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.3×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Trinity Academy is a free schools in Bristol, Bristol, City of, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It is part of CATHEDRAL SCHOOLS TRUST. The school has approximately 946 pupils on roll, of whom 36% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.1, placing the school #7 in Bristol, City of and #699 of 3,216 nationally. 57.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 33.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

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 Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.3× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.8 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

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

57.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)33.0%

Entering EBacc48.00%

EBacc APS4.72

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.53

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37.50%

EBacc APS4.5

2023

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2022

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 January 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2024-01-23

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

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

3.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(22 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 946 pupils. During this period, there were 30 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.2%, 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)	946	30	3.2%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	931	59	6.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	813	49	6.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	811	57	7.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	802	73	9.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	634	97	15.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	634	91	14.4%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	639	72	11.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	428	40	9.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	425	26	6.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	418	55	13.2%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	243	11	4.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	244	5	2.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	241	15	6.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	120	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	120	1	0.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	120	0	0.0%	4.2%	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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 25 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 21 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Multi-Sensory 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.

82.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

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

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree56%

agree35%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

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

strongly agree30%

agree44%

disagree20%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree33%

agree29%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable22%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree33%

agree28%

disagree22%

strongly disagree8%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree75%

agree18%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree41%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree51%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree44%

agree48%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree85%

agree15%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree44%

agree37%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

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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