The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.6
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
1.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.51
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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 227 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 112 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,303
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 43.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- Trust
- NICHOLAS POSTGATE CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Michael Burns
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lacy Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPrince Bishop School
Special school · 627m away
Hollis Academy
Academy · 627m away
Newham Bridge Primary School
Primary · 640m away
St Thomas More RC Primary School
Primary · 745m away
Easterside Academy
Primary · 811m away
Holmwood School
Special school · 886m away
Oakfields Community College
Secondary · 1.0km away
Outwood Academy Acklam
Secondary · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Trinity Catholic College a selective school?
No. Trinity Catholic College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Trinity Catholic College's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Catholic College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity Catholic College?
Trinity Catholic College currently has 1,303 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity Catholic College take?
Trinity Catholic College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Trinity Catholic College?
Trinity Catholic College is in Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW, in the Middlesbrough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity Catholic College have a sixth form?
Yes, Trinity Catholic College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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