The short version
80% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 717
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 25%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Trust
- TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mark Allen
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Keresforth Close, Barnsley, S70 6FP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRockley Mount School
Special school · Very close
Shawlands Primary School
Primary · 538m away
Joseph Locke Primary School
Primary · 538m away
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · 561m away
Holgate School Sports College
Secondary · 573m away
Horizon Community College
Secondary · 707m away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Barnsley
Primary · 1.1km away
Barnsley College
16 plus · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Trinity Academy St. Edwards a selective school?
No. Trinity Academy St. Edwards is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Trinity Academy St. Edwards's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Academy St. Edwards was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity Academy St. Edwards?
Trinity Academy St. Edwards currently has 717 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity Academy St. Edwards take?
Trinity Academy St. Edwards caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Trinity Academy St. Edwards?
Trinity Academy St. Edwards is in Barnsley, S70 6FP, in the Barnsley local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity Academy St. Edwards have a sixth form?
No, Trinity Academy St. Edwards does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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