The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 56% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 2–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 252
- FSM
- 55.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Grimwood (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFramwellgate Moor Primary School
Primary · 733m away
Framwellgate School Durham
Secondary · 789m away
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Primary · 977m away
Durham Newton Hall Infants' School
Primary · 981m away
Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
Primary · 1.0km away
Durham Sixth Form Centre
16 plus · 1.3km away
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Finchale Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Durham Trinity School & Sports College's Ofsted rating?
Durham Trinity School & Sports College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Durham Trinity School & Sports College?
Durham Trinity School & Sports College currently has 252 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Durham Trinity School & Sports College take?
Durham Trinity School & Sports College caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.
Where is Durham Trinity School & Sports College?
Durham Trinity School & Sports College is in Durham, DH1 5WB, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Durham Trinity School & Sports College have a sixth form?
Yes, Durham Trinity School & Sports College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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