The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.7
4.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 190 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,037
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 41.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Anna Gillinder
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Wakefield the Park School
Special school · 834m away
Wakefield Lawefield Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Methodist Voluntary Controlled Junior, Infant and Nursery School: With Communication Resource
Primary · 1.1km away
St Michael's CofE Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Evolve Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
CAPA College
16 plus · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Trinity Academy Cathedral's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Academy Cathedral was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity Academy Cathedral?
Trinity Academy Cathedral currently has 1,037 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity Academy Cathedral take?
Trinity Academy Cathedral caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Trinity Academy Cathedral?
Trinity Academy Cathedral is in Wakefield, WF2 8QF, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity Academy Cathedral have a sixth form?
No, Trinity Academy Cathedral does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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