Durham Trinity School & Sports College is a not applicable school in Durham, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Durham Trinity School & Sports College currently has around 252 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.4% boys and 28.6% girls. Around 55.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 11.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (94%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 56% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Dunholme Close, Durham, DH1 5WB
Website: http://www.durhamtrinity.co.uk
Telephone: 01913864612
School Type: Community special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: County Durham
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Rachel Grimwood
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 114349

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 02/03/2016

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 2 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 252
Number of Boys: 180
Number of Girls: 72

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 11.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 35.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British92.90%234
Other (any other ethnic group)1.60%4
Other Mixed0.80%2
African0.80%2
Chinese0.80%2
Other Asian0.80%2
Indian0.80%2
Other White0.40%1
White and Asian0.40%1
Other Black0.40%1
Unclassified0.40%1
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Below Average (-5.9)
Writing: Well Below Average (-5.6)
Maths: Well Below Average (-6.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
63%
Local authority average
65%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
0%
Town average
11%
Local authority average
10%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
Town average
106.0
Local authority average
106.1
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
104.9
England average
104.3

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
Town average
0.08
Local authority average
0.10
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
Town average
44%
Local authority average
37%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
Town average
48%
Local authority average
45%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
Town average
49.8
Local authority average
50.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
Town average
4.3
Local authority average
4.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
100%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newton Hall Nursery School
Priory Road , Newton Hall DH1 5HW
- not rated 836 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School
Gilesgate Nursery School
Ellis Leazes , DH1 1JJ
- not rated 1,868 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Boys More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Framwellgate Moor Junior School
Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG
- not rated 800 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Framwellgate Moor Infant School
Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG
- not rated 800 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Framwellgate Moor Primary School
Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BG
4out of 4 800 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
St Godric's Catholic Primary School, Durham
Carrhouse Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5LZ
3out of 4 1,067 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Godric's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Durham
Carrhouse Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5LZ
- not rated 1,067 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham
North End , DH1 4NG
- not rated 814 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Comprehensive School
North End , DH1 4NG
- not rated 814 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Framwellgate School Durham
Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ
- not rated 862 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Framwellgate School Durham
Newton Drive , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5BQ
- not rated 862 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Durham Johnston Comprehensive School
Crossgate Moor , DH1 4SU
- not rated 1,534 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
New College Durham
Framwellgate Moor Centre , Framwellgate Moor DH1 5ES
- not rated 1,014 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG
- not rated 1,444 yd Academy 16-19 converter No Mixed More About School
Durham Sixth Form Centre
Providence Row , The Sands DH1 1SG
- not rated 1,444 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Durham Trinity School & Sports College
Dunholme Close , Aykley Heads DH1 5WB
3out of 4 0 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Dunholme School
Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS
- not rated 297 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
South View School
Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS
- not rated 297 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Aykley Heads Centre
Aykley Heads , DH1 5TS
- not rated 297 yd Miscellaneous Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Chorister School
The College , DH1 3EL
- not rated 2,080 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.