The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.3 vs national 43.8)
- 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
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.3
4.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
56%
14.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
89%
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 111 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,051
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 27.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lewisham
- Head
- Mr David Lucas (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
October 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | 25 January 2012
Full inspection
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2008 | 03 November 2008
Full inspection
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
October 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Taunton Road, London, SE12 8PD
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
Is Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham a selective school?
No. Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham currently has 1,051 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham take?
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham caters for pupils aged 4 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham is in London, SE12 8PD, in the Lewisham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham have a sixth form?
No, Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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