Trinity Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | Church Balk Thorne Doncaster South Yorkshire DN8 5BY |
| Phone | 01405813000 |
| Reference Number | 135007 |
Trinity Academy has demonstrated significant progress since its last inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good. The school fosters a positive learning environment underpinned by a strong Christian ethos, where pupils feel valued and exhibit good behavior. The curriculum is ambitious and inclusive, empowering students to prepare effectively for their future education and careers. Nevertheless, there remains a challenge with a minority of pupils, particularly disadvantaged students, not achieving their potential in external examinations, indicating areas for further development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1231 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.66%
Girls: 51.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 108 | 116 | 224 |
| 8 | 117 | 98 | 215 |
| 9 | 102 | 112 | 214 |
| 10 | 85 | 101 | 186 |
| 11 | 106 | 92 | 198 |
| 12 | 43 | 64 | 107 |
| 13 | 38 | 49 | 87 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.9% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| Unclassified | 5.2% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 16 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 28 Sep 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 13 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Apr 2016 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Sep 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Mar 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Jul 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Nov 2006 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Strong Christian ethos supporting personal development
- Excellent relationships between pupils and teachers
- Ambitious and inclusive curriculum
- Effective strategies in place to enhance reading and literacy
- High levels of student engagement and positive behavior
- Strong support from sixth-form students to younger pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not achieve their potential in external examinations
- Inconsistent use of data to inform improvement strategies
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.8% |
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:
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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 | 26.43 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 24.33 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | D+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 28 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
Previous Years
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