The short version
Average GCSE results. 89% capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Anglican school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
67%
24.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
1%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.43
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
12% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Anglican
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,113
- Capacity
- 89%
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Head
- Mr William Penty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 4AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHarrington Junior School
Primary · Very close
Wilsthorpe School
Secondary · 412m away
Brackenfield Special School
Special school · 546m away
English Martyrs' Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 597m away
OneSchool Global Uk Nottingham Campus
Independent · 652m away
Stanton Vale School
Special school · 938m away
Westbrook Special School
Special school · 996m away
The Long Eaton School
Secondary · 1000m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Trent College?
Trent College currently has 1,113 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trent College take?
Trent College caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Trent College?
Trent College is in Nottingham, NG10 4AD, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trent College have a sixth form?
Yes, Trent College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.