Trinity Academy Cathedral

Type Secondary / Academy converter
Age Range 11-16
Religion Church of England
Address Thornes Road
Wakefield
WF2 8QF
Phone 01924330640
Reference Number 145579

Trinity Academy Cathedral has demonstrated outstanding performance across all areas of education, behavior, personal development, and leadership. Since its establishment as an academy, the school has rapidly enhanced its educational environment, creating a supportive and enriching atmosphere where pupils thrive. The curriculum is knowledge-rich and ambitious, complemented by strong pastoral care and a commitment to developing students’ character and skills. Pupils engage enthusiastically in a wide array of sporting, cultural, and academic opportunities and feel well-supported by their teachers and peers. The overall effectiveness of the school is further reinforced by excellent behavior, with pupils showing maturity and respect towards one another. Leaders have high expectations, and their rigorous approach to both curriculum delivery and assessment ensures comprehensive support for all students, including those with special educational needs. The school benefits from a collaborative relationship with its multi-academy trust, ensuring ongoing development and improvement while maintaining its unique identity and values as a Church of England Academy.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 1037
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 46.77%
Girls: 53.23%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 41.4%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 24.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 25.3

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 96 121 217
8 95 115 210
9 90 114 204
10 104 102 206
11 100 100 200

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 63.3%
White, Other 10.4%
Pakistani 8.6%
African 5.5%
White & Asian 1.8%
Asian, Other 1.4%
Mixed, Other 1.2%
White & Black (Caribbean) 0.8%
White & Black (African) 0.8%
Indian 0.5%
Unclassified 0.5%
Chinese 0.1%
Irish 0.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
Last Report Date 25 May 2022
Date Report
25 May 2022 School inspection:

Strengths

  • Exceptional atmosphere and sense of purpose in the school
  • High quality, knowledge-rich curriculum
  • Comprehensive systems of pastoral care and personal development
  • Outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils
  • Wide range of impressive sporting, cultural, and creative activities
  • High expectations and standards set by leaders
  • Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
  • Rigorous professional development for staff
  • Strong emphasis on personal safety and community education

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)
48.7

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 49%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 65%

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:

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 124 7
Third Preference 123 0
From another Local Authority 23 13

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