Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Durham Trinity School & Sports College is a community special school in Durham for pupils aged 2 to 19. It has 254 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Durham Trinity School & Sports College is Good, from an inspection in May 2025. In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted inspection: May 2025. KS2 results: 2025.
| Type | Special School / Community special school |
| Age Range | 2-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Dunholme Close Aykley Heads Durham DH1 5WB |
| Phone | 01913864612 |
| Reference Number | 114349 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 254 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 70.08%
Girls: 29.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 56.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 4 | 16 |
| 2 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| 4 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 5 | 13 | 4 | 17 |
| 6 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| 7 | 17 | 6 | 23 |
| 8 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| 9 | 27 | 5 | 32 |
| 10 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| 11 | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| 12 | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| 13 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.7% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| White, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
Durham Trinity School & Sports College demonstrates a strong commitment to providing an inclusive and nurturing environment for its pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school has successfully maintained its high standards since its previous inspection, with a focus on fostering positive relationships between staff and students, allowing pupils to thrive and feel safe. The curriculum is ambitious and tailored to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring they develop skills necessary for life beyond school, including strong support for independent living and job readiness.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 02 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong emphasis on nurturing and inclusive environment for all pupils.
- Exceptional support for pupils with SEND, ensuring clear identification and effective management of needs.
- High expectations for student behavior, with excellent management strategies in place.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum that aligns with individual EHC plans.
- Strong emphasis on reading and phonics, promoting a love for literature.
- Effective attendance promotion strategies, with good support for families.
- Diverse enrichment opportunities that enhance personal development and life skills.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent teaching of handwriting skills for some pupils at early writing stages.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -5.9 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Writing | -5.6 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Maths | -6.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
How many students meet the standards
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In 2024–25 pupils at Durham Trinity School & Sports College attended 88.8% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 34.8% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).
Sessions missed
Pupils persistently absent
| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorised absence | 5.8% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 6.0% | 6.2% | 9.8% | 9.9% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| Unauthorised absence | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Severely absent pupils | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.0% | 4.7% | 3.8% |
Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.
In 2024–25, 0.0% of pupils at Durham Trinity School & Sports College were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.
Pupils suspended at least once
| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensions per 100 pupils | 0.0 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 6.2 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.
In 2025–26 Durham Trinity School & Sports College had 7.2 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 2.8% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).
Pupils per teacher
Teachers who left the school within a year
| 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils per adult | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Teachers who left state teaching | 18.2% | 2.6% | 10.6% | 0.0% | 11.5% | 7.5% | 14.3% | 3.8% | 20.0% | 0.0% | 3.5% | 17.7% | 10.0% | 5.9% | 0.0% | – |
| Teachers who took any sick leave | 62.5% | 34.8% | 75.0% | 8.0% | 55.6% | 58.1% | 85.7% | 67.7% | 83.3% | – | 65.6% | 87.9% | 100.0% | 86.1% | 78.4% | – |
| Sick days per teacher | 3.2 | 8.2 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 11.7 | 6.0 | 20.9 | 10.3 | 18.9 | – | 6.4 | 11.6 | 24.0 | 17.3 | 9.5 | – |
Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.
In 2025–26 Durham Trinity School & Sports College had 254 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).
It says it provides for: specific learning difficulty; moderate learning difficulty; severe learning difficulty; profound and multiple learning difficulty; social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; hearing impairment; vision impairment; multi-sensory impairment; physical disability; autistic spectrum disorder; other difficulty or disability.
Pupils by main type of need
| EHC plan | |
|---|---|
| Autistic spectrum disorder | 135 |
| Severe learning difficulty | 54 |
| Profound and multiple learning difficulty | 30 |
| Speech, language and communication needs | 11 |
| Moderate learning difficulty | 7 |
| Specific learning difficulty | 6 |
| Other difficulty or disability | 4 |
| Physical disability | 4 |
| Hearing impairment | 1 |
| Social, emotional and mental health | 1 |
| Vision impairment | 1 |
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
In 2025–26 Durham Trinity School & Sports College received £30,410 and spent £30,096 for each of its 254 pupils. It ended the year with a deficit of £187,000 (-£735 per pupil).
Income per pupil
Spending per pupil
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue reserve | £155,000 | £270,000 | £542,000 | £414,000 | £82,000 | -£415,000 | -£266,000 | -£187,000 |
| per pupil | £698 | £1,203 | £2,291 | £1,758 | £365 | -£1,691 | -£1,059 | -£735 |
| In-year balance | -£9,000 | £115,000 | £272,000 | -£128,000 | -£332,000 | -£498,000 | £149,000 | £80,000 |
| per pupil | -£38 | £512 | £1,151 | -£543 | -£1,467 | -£2,027 | £591 | £314 |
Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24).
| Name | Distance |
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Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BG |
0.46 miles |
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St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Carrhouse Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5LZ |
0.61 miles |
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Durham Newton Hall Infants' School
Langley Road, Newton Hall, Durham, DH1 5LP |
0.61 miles |
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Blue Coat CofE (Aided) Junior School
Langley Road, Newton Hall Estate, Durham, DH1 5LP |
0.62 miles |
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Finchale Primary School
Canterbury Road, Newton Hall, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5XT |
1.21 miles |
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St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
Crossgate Peth, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4QB |
1.25 miles |
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Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery
Relly Path, Neville's Cross, Durham, DH1 4JG |
1.34 miles |
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St Oswald's Church of England Aided Primary and Nursery School
Church Street, Durham, DH1 3DQ |
1.41 miles |
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Durham Gilesgate Primary School
Kepier Crescent, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 1PH |
1.58 miles |
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Laurel Avenue Community Primary School
Laurel Avenue, The Woodlands, Durham, DH1 2EY |
1.67 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate
Mill Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2JQ |
1.7 miles |
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St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham
Renny's Lane, Gilesgate, Durham, DH1 2HZ |
1.74 miles |
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Bearpark Primary School
Colliery Road, Bearpark, Durham, DH7 7AU |
1.86 miles |
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Langley Moor Primary School
Brandon Lane, Langley Moor, Durham, DH7 8LL |
2.32 miles |
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Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG |
2.33 miles |
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Langley Moor Nursery School
Brandon Lane, Durham, DH7 8LL |
2.35 miles |
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Witton Gilbert Primary School
Sacriston Lane, Witton Gilbert, Durham, DH7 6TF |
2.41 miles |
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Nettlesworth Primary School
Front Street, Nettlesworth, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3PF |
2.45 miles |
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Our Lady & St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Ushaw Moor
Durham Road, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7LF |
2.48 miles |
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Sacriston Academy
Witton Road, Sacriston, Durham, DH7 6LQ |
2.5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
North End, Durham, DH1 4NG |
0.46 miles |
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Framwellgate School Durham
Newton Drive, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5BQ |
0.49 miles |
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New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES |
0.58 miles |
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Durham Sixth Form Centre
Providence Row, The Sands, Durham, County Durham, DH1 1SG |
0.82 miles |
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Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Crossgate Moor, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4SU |
0.87 miles |
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Durham Cathedral Schools Foundation
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1.29 miles |
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Durham Academy
Bracken Court, Ushaw Moor, Durham, DH7 7NG |
2.2 miles |
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Belmont Community School
The Links, Belmont, Durham, DH1 2AG |
2.33 miles |
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Hermitage Academy
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH2 3AD |
4.23 miles |
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Park View School
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA |
4.55 miles |
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Strawberry Lane
Wylam Street, Bowburn, County Durham, DH6 5BE |
4.65 miles |
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The Independent Grammar School:Durham
Acton Road, Esh Winning, County Durham, DH7 9QF |
4.87 miles |
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What is Durham Trinity School & Sports College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Durham Trinity School & Sports College is Good, from an inspection in May 2025.
When was Durham Trinity School & Sports College last inspected by Ofsted?
Durham Trinity School & Sports College was last inspected in May 2025.
How many pupils does Durham Trinity School & Sports College have?
Durham Trinity School & Sports College has 254 pupils on roll.
What age range does Durham Trinity School & Sports College cover?
Durham Trinity School & Sports College for pupils aged 2 to 19.
What are Durham Trinity School & Sports College's SATs (KS2) results?
In 2025, 0% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Where is Durham Trinity School & Sports College?
Durham Trinity School & Sports College is at Dunholme Close, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5WB.
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