Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Bell Tower Place Berwick-upon-Tweed Northumberland TD15 1NB |
| Phone | 01289306142 |
| Reference Number | 122282 |
Holy Trinity Church of England First School continues to perform well, maintaining a good standard of education. The school fosters a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere, where pupils feel safe and valued, demonstrating positive attitudes towards their learning. The curriculum, particularly in early years and mathematics, is well-structured to promote learning, with effective phonics instruction supporting reading development. However, the report identifies a need for improvements in matching reading materials to students' phonics knowledge and enhancing the curriculum sequencing, particularly in art and design, to align better with educational intentions.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 147 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.7%
Girls: 48.3% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 16.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 7 | 22 |
| 2 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| 3 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 4 | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.4% |
| White, Other | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 12 Jun 2018 | Short inspection |
| 12 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership that promotes an inclusive environment.
- High expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Positive pupil behavior and a sense of pride in their work.
- Effective phonics instruction leading to confident readers in early years.
- Engagement with local artists enhances art education.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent matching of reading books to phonics knowledge.
- Less developed curriculum sequencing in art and design.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 2 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Berwick Middle School
Lovaine Terrace, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1LA |
0.1 miles |
|
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick
Prince Edward Road, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EX |
0.62 miles |
|
Tweedmouth West Primary School
Osborne Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2HS |
0.72 miles |
|
Berwick St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Newfields, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1SP |
0.81 miles |
|
Tweedmouth Community Middle School
Billendean Terrace, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2DJ |
1.22 miles |
|
Spittal Community Primary School
Main Street, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 1RD |
1.31 miles |
|
Prior Park Primary School
Dean Drive, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2DB |
1.35 miles |
|
Scremerston First School
Scremerston, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2RB |
2.68 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Grove Special School
Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EN |
1.25 miles |
|
Berwick Academy
Adams Drive, Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2JF |
1.33 miles |
|
Longridge Towers School
|
3.21 miles |