The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 55.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
55.3
11.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.05
Band 3Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 189 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,190
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottingham
- Trust
- OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Matthew Shenton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Beechdale Road, Aspley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 3EZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodlands School
Special school · Very close
Woodlands Academy
Academy · Very close
Bluecoat Beechdale Academy
Secondary · 355m away
Bluecoat Primary Academy
Primary · 369m away
Shepherd School
Special school · 375m away
Nottingham Girls' Academy
Secondary · 561m away
Glenbrook Spencer Academy
Primary · 562m away
Aspley Wood School
Special school · 599m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy?
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy currently has 1,190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy take?
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy?
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy is in Nottingham, NG8 3EZ, in the Nottingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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