The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.4
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
43%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.46
Band 4Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 113 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,231
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 37.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- Trust
- EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Gibson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
17 official reports linked on this page, including 16 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
March 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Church Balk, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN8 5BY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Trinity Academy a selective school?
No. Trinity Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Trinity Academy's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity Academy?
Trinity Academy currently has 1,231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity Academy take?
Trinity Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Trinity Academy?
Trinity Academy is in Doncaster, DN8 5BY, in the Doncaster local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Trinity Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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