Trinity Catholic College, based in Middlesbrough, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a roman catholic religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Trinity Catholic College currently has around 1303 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.2% boys and 49.8% girls. Around 43.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 38.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.5%). african pupils make up about 11.1%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 38% who stay in school sixth forms and 40% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Lacy Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW
Website: https://trinity.npcat.org.uk
Telephone: 01642298100
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Middlesbrough
Headteacher / Principal: Michael Burns
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 142382

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1500
Number of Pupils: 1303
Number of Boys: 654
Number of Girls: 649

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 12.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 38.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British72.50%945
African11.10%144
Other White4.10%53
Indian2.80%36
Other Mixed1.70%22
Pakistani1.20%16
Other Black1.20%15
White and Black African1.10%14
White and Asian1.10%14
Other Asian0.90%12
White and Black Caribbean0.80%10
Other (any other ethnic group)0.80%10
Caribbean0.40%5
Gypsy/Roma0.20%3
Chinese0.20%2
Bangladeshi0.10%1
Unclassified0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-0.85)
Of the 227 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 210 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.85
Town average
-0.58
Local authority average
-0.52
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
32%
Town average
30%
Local authority average
28%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
29%
Town average
31%
Local authority average
27%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
35.7
Town average
36.8
Local authority average
33.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.0
Town average
3.1
Local authority average
2.8
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
93%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Newham Bridge Primary School
Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ
- not rated 699 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Newham Bridge Primary School
Cayton Drive , Acklam TS5 7NJ
3out of 4 699 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Thomas More RC Primary School
Erith Grove , Easterside TS4 3QH
3out of 4 814 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Thomas More RC Primary School
Erith Grove , Easterside TS4 3QH
- not rated 814 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Easterside Primary School
Erith Grove , Easterside TS4 3RG
- not rated 886 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Catholic College
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Trinity Catholic College
Lacy Road , TS4 3JW
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Newlands Catholic School FCJ
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JW
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brackenhoe School
Marton Road , TS4 3RX
- not rated 1,121 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Outwood Academy Acklam
Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7JY
- not rated 1,137 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's College, Middlesbrough
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JP
- not rated 254 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Teesside Tertiary College
Marton Road , TS4 3RZ
- not rated 1,228 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Marton Sixth Form College
Marton Road , TS4 3RZ
- not rated 1,228 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Acklam Sixth Form College
Hall Drive , Acklam TS5 7DY
- not rated 1,389 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Northern School of Art
Newport Road , TS1 1LA
- not rated 1,568 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Beverley School
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS
3out of 4 616 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Hollis Academy
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS
3out of 4 685 yd Academy special sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Prince Bishop School
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3JS
- not rated 685 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Holmwood School
Saltersgill Avenue , Easterside TS4 3PT
- not rated 968 yd Community special school No Mixed More About School
Sunningdale School
Saltersgill Avenue , TS4 3PT
- not rated 968 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.