The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (113% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.9
0.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
2.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
65%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.13
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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 170 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,355
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Trust
- NEWBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Dr Charlotte Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Love Lane, Shaw, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 2DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShaw-cum-Donnington C.E. Primary School
Primary · 542m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 777m away
The Castle School
Special school · 796m away
Speenhamland Primary School
Primary · 879m away
Speenhamland School
Primary · 879m away
Victoria Park Nursery School & Family Hub
Nursery · 936m away
Engaging Potential
Independent · 1.5km away
Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.8km 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 Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity School?
Trinity School currently has 1,355 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 Newbury, RG14 2DU, in the West Berkshire 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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