The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 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
50.0
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
11.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.10
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 250 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% 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, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 142 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,503
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Manchester
- Trust
- TRINITY CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Julian Nicholls (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6HP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Name Roman Catholic Primary School Manchester
Primary · 539m away
Webster Primary School
Primary · 684m away
Manchester Academy
Secondary · 919m away
Manchester Hospital School
Special school · 1.1km away
IncludEd Learning
Independent · 1.1km away
St Chrysostom's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Claremont Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's CofE Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Trinity CofE High School a selective school?
No. Trinity CofE High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Trinity CofE High School's Ofsted rating?
Trinity CofE High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity CofE High School?
Trinity CofE High School currently has 1,503 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity CofE High School take?
Trinity CofE High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Trinity CofE High School?
Trinity CofE High School is in Manchester, M15 6HP, in the Manchester local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity CofE High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Trinity CofE High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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