The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
56.3
12.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 238 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,598
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Mr Declan Linnane (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Mornington Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0TP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Antony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Avon House Preparatory School
Independent · 388m away
Wells Primary School
Primary · 431m away
Woodford Green Primary School
Primary · 492m away
Woodford Green Preparatory School
Independent · 929m away
Woodford County High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Oakhill Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Brookfield House School
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Trinity Catholic High School a selective school?
No. Trinity Catholic High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Trinity Catholic High School's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Catholic High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity Catholic High School?
Trinity Catholic High School currently has 1,598 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity Catholic High School take?
Trinity Catholic High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Trinity Catholic High School?
Trinity Catholic High School is in Woodford Green, IG8 0TP, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity Catholic High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Trinity Catholic High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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