The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
41.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 249 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 148 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,675
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cumberland
- Trust
- TRINITY SCHOOL, A CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr David Samson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Strand Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmProgress Schools - Carlisle
Independent · Very close
Eden Park Academy
Independent · 465m away
Richard Rose Central Academy
Secondary · 527m away
Norman Street Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Brook Street Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Caldew Lea School
Primary · 1.3km away
Robert Ferguson Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Austin Friars
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Trinity School a selective school?
No. Trinity School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Trinity School's Ofsted rating?
Trinity School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity School?
Trinity School currently has 1,675 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Trinity School take?
Trinity School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Trinity School?
Trinity School is in Carlisle, CA1 1JB, in the Cumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Trinity School have a sixth form?
Yes, Trinity School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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