The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England/Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.5
6.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
20%
22.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
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
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 132 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,148
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- ST CLARE CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lissa Oldcorn
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrevesford School
Special school · 577m away
Springwell Community Special School
Special school · 577m away
Springwell Special Academy
Academy · 577m away
Carlton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.0km away
Lift St Helen's
Primary · 1.0km away
Athersley South Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Laithes Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Carlton Community College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School a selective school?
No. Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School?
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School currently has 1,148 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School take?
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School caters for pupils aged 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School?
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School is in Barnsley, S71 2LF, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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