Trinity Catholic High School
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Mornington Road Woodford Green Essex IG8 0TP |
| Phone | 02085043419 |
| Reference Number | 102860 |
Trinity Catholic High School has demonstrated a good overall performance during the latest inspection, reflecting high expectations set by the leadership and a strong, ambitious curriculum. The school fosters a calm and supportive environment where pupils exhibit positive behavior and excel academically. Noteworthy is the school's effective support for pupils with special educational needs and its robust provision for personal development and career readiness. However, it is important to note that this is the school's first routine inspection since the pandemic, following a significant gap since its last outstanding grade seven years ago.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1598 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.06%
Girls: 50.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 102 | 138 | 240 |
| 8 | 119 | 118 | 237 |
| 9 | 135 | 105 | 240 |
| 10 | 109 | 128 | 237 |
| 11 | 117 | 118 | 235 |
| 12 | 87 | 115 | 202 |
| 13 | 110 | 92 | 202 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 37.5% |
| White, Other | 13.5% |
| African | 12.6% |
| Caribbean | 4.4% |
| Asian, Other | 4% |
| Indian | 3.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.4% |
| Irish | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Apr 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations of pupils from leaders.
- Ambitious curriculum across all stages, including the sixth form.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
- Strong subject knowledge and expertise among teachers.
- Comprehensive careers program with external speaker masterclasses.
- Positive behavior and high attendance rates among pupils.
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities promoting student engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Occasional lapses in teachers checking pupils' understanding, leading to unaddressed misconceptions.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 56.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 66% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 80.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.88 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.02 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 10.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 151 | 27 |
| Third Preference | 100 | 6 |
| From another Local Authority | 315 | 141 |
Previous Years
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UnlockDestinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Mornington Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0TX |
0.14 miles |
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Avon House Preparatory School
490 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0PN |
0.24 miles |
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Wells Primary School
Barclay Oval, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0PP |
0.27 miles |
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Woodford Green Primary School
Sunset Avenue, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0ST |
0.31 miles |
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Bancroft's Preparatory School
611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
0.32 miles |
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Woodford Green Preparatory School
Glengall Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0BZ |
0.58 miles |
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Whitehall Primary School
90 Normanton Park, London, E4 6ES |
0.72 miles |
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Longshaw Primary Academy
Longshaw Road, Chingford, London, E4 6LH |
0.79 miles |
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Oakhill Primary School
Alders Avenue, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9PY |
0.89 miles |
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St Aubyn's School
Bunces Lane, Woodford Green, IG8 9DU |
0.96 miles |
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Loyola Preparatory School
103 Palmerston Road, BUCKHURST HILL, IG9 5NH |
0.97 miles |
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Daiglen School
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0.99 miles |
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Handsworth Primary School
Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ |
1.01 miles |
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St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Buckhurst Hill
High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5RX |
1.02 miles |
|
Chingford CofE Primary School
King's Road, London, E4 7EY |
1.16 miles |
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Ray Lodge Primary School
Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7JQ |
1.18 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Station Road, Chingford, London, E4 7BJ |
1.25 miles |
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Churchfields Junior School
Churchfields, South Woodford, Redbridge, London, E18 2RB |
1.26 miles |
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Churchfields Infants' School
Churchfields, South Woodford, London, E18 2RB |
1.33 miles |
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Selwyn Primary School
105 Selwyn Avenue, London, E4 9NE |
1.41 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Bancroft's School
611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
0.32 miles |
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Woodford County High School
High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9LA |
0.66 miles |
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Heathcote School & Science College
Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES |
0.77 miles |
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Highams Park School
34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, Essex, E4 9PJ |
0.96 miles |
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Joseph Clarke School
Vincent Road, London, E4 9PP |
1.02 miles |
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Woodbridge High School
St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 7DQ |
1.2 miles |
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Normanhurst School
68-74 Station Road, London, E4 7BA |
1.26 miles |
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Chingford Foundation School
Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LT |
1.52 miles |
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Luxborough Court School
Luxborough Lane, Chigwell, Essex, Essex, IG7 5AA |
1.56 miles |
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South Chingford Foundation School
Stadium Close, Chingford, London, E4 8SG |
1.65 miles |
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West Hatch High School
High Road, Chigwell, Essex, IG7 5BT |
1.82 miles |
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Whitefield School
Macdonald Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4AZ |
1.82 miles |
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Frederick Bremer School
Siddeley Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EY |
1.86 miles |
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St John's RC School (Essex)
Turpins Lane, Woodford Bridge, Essex, IG8 8AX |
1.93 miles |
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Stradbroke
133 Stradbroke Grove, Ilford, IG5 0DL |
2.04 miles |
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Sir George Monoux College
Chingford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5AA |
2.09 miles |
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Forest School
College Place, London, E17 3PY |
2.21 miles |
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Waltham Forest College
Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB |
2.21 miles |
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Holy Family Catholic School
1 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA |
2.23 miles |
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Walthamstow Academy
Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP |
2.28 miles |