Located in Woodford Green, Trinity Catholic High School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary aided school 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 High School currently has around 1598 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 14.0% 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 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21.5%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 37.5%. other white pupils make up about 13.5% , followed by african at 12.6%

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 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (93%) , including 81% who stay in school sixth forms and 11% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Mornington Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0TP
Website: http://tchs.org.uk
Telephone: 02085043419
School Type: Voluntary aided school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Redbridge
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Declan Linnane
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 102860

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Ofsted Inspection

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

Ofsted inspection date: 28/02/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1579
Number of Pupils: 1598
Number of Boys: 784
Number of Girls: 814

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7% 4%
Persistent absence: 21.5% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British37.50%599
Other White13.50%215
African12.60%201
Caribbean4.40%70
Other Asian4.00%64
Indian3.80%60
White and Black Caribbean3.50%56
White and Asian3.40%54
Irish3.30%52
Unclassified2.90%47
White and Black African2.60%41
Other Mixed2.60%41
Other (any other ethnic group)2.20%35
Other Black2.00%32
Pakistani0.90%15
Chinese0.60%9
Bangladeshi0.40%7
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.40)
Of the 238 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 232 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.40
Town average
0.49
Local authority average
0.08
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
22%
Town average
46%
Local authority average
35%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
66%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
50%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
57.0
Town average
57.5
Local authority average
51.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.9
Town average
5.2
Local authority average
4.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
98%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
College Gardens Nursery
82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ
- not rated 2,847 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Mornington Road , IG8 0TX
3out of 4 250 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Wells Primary School
Barclay Oval , IG8 0PP
- not rated 470 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Woodford Green Primary School
Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST
- not rated 537 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Woodford Green Primary School
Sunset Avenue , IG8 0ST
- not rated 537 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Whitehall Primary School
90 Normanton Park , E4 6ES
3out of 4 1,274 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity Catholic High School
Mornington Road , IG8 0TP
3out of 4 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Woodford County High School
High Road , IG8 9LA
3out of 4 1,164 yd Community school No Girls More About School
Heathcote School & Science College
Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES
3out of 4 1,352 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Highams Park School
Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ
- not rated 1,692 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Highams Park School
34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ
3out of 4 1,692 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Avon House Preparatory School
490 High Road , IG8 0PN
- not rated 424 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bancroft's Preparatory School
611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF
- not rated 558 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Bancroft's School
611-627 High Road , IG8 0RF
- not rated 558 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
B A D Junior Conductive Education
C/O Claybury Hospital , Manor Road IG8 8DB
- not rated 905 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Woodford Green Preparatory School
Glengall Road , Snakes Lane West IG8 0BZ
- not rated 1,015 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.