The short version
Secondary. 66% capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 597
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 14.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- ALPHA TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Orrin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Carris Close, Colchester, CO4 6ED
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrinkley Grove Primary School
Primary · Very close
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
Primary · 1.0km away
Camulos Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
Academy · 1.2km away
The St Aubyn Centre Education Department
Pupil referral unit · 1.5km away
Queen Boudica Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Friars Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Myland Community Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Trinity School a selective school?
No. The Trinity School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Trinity School?
The Trinity School currently has 597 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Trinity School take?
The Trinity School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Trinity School?
The Trinity School is in Colchester, CO4 6ED, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Trinity School have a sixth form?
No, The Trinity School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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