The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Roman Catholic/Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.9
2.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
80%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 140 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 83 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic/Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 932
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Head
- Mr Angus Neal (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Teece Drive, Priorslee, Telford, Shropshire, TF2 9SQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRedhill Primary Academy
Primary · 865m away
Thomas Telford Primary Free School
Primary · 909m away
Kickstart Academy
Academy · 1.1km away
Amberleigh Therapeutic School
Independent · 2.0km away
Lantern Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Oakengates Nursery School
Nursery · 2.7km away
Randlay Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
New Road Academy
Secondary · 3.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Holy Trinity Academy a selective school?
No. Holy Trinity Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holy Trinity Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Trinity Academy?
Holy Trinity Academy currently has 932 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Trinity Academy take?
Holy Trinity Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Holy Trinity Academy?
Holy Trinity Academy is in Telford, TF2 9SQ, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Trinity Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Holy Trinity Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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