The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.7
2.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
Band 2Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,145
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- TRINITY SCHOOL SEVENOAKS LTD
- Head
- Dr Matthew Pawson (Headmaster)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Seal Hollow Rd, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 3SL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSeal Church of England Primary School
Primary · 801m away
Dorton House School
Special school · 815m away
St John's Church of England Primary School, Sevenoaks
Primary · 901m away
Walthamstow Hall
Independent · 1.2km away
Sevenoaks Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Knole Academy
Secondary · 1.7km away
Lady Boswell's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Sevenoaks
Primary · 1.8km away
The Granville School
Independent · 2.0km 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 March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Trinity School?
Trinity School currently has 1,145 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 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Trinity School?
Trinity School is in Sevenoaks, TN13 3SL, in the Kent 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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