Located in Carlisle, Trinity School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Trinity School currently has around 1675 pupils on roll, which is about 112% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 21.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 11.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.1%). unclassified pupils make up about 13.1%

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

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 51% who stay in school sixth forms and 30% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Strand Road, Carlisle, CA1 1JB
Website: http://trinity.cumbria.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01228516051
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Cumberland
Headteacher / Principal: Mr David Samson
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137369

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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 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1500
Number of Pupils: 1675
Number of Boys: 847
Number of Girls: 828

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 11.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 31.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British75.10%1258
Unclassified13.10%220
Other White4.40%74
African1.90%32
White and Asian1.30%21
Other Mixed0.90%15
Other Asian0.70%12
Chinese0.70%11
Indian0.50%8
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%7
White and Black African0.40%7
Irish0.20%4
Bangladeshi0.20%3
Other Black0.10%2
Pakistani0.10%1
Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.36)
Of the 249 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 240 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.36
Town average
-0.25
Local authority average
-0.25
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
38%
Town average
29%
Local authority average
29%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
36%
Town average
25%
Local authority average
25%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
42.0
Town average
35.5
Local authority average
35.5
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.7
Town average
2.9
Local authority average
2.9
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Norman Street Primary School
Norman Street , CA1 2BQ
3out of 4 1,102 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stanwix Primary School
Church Street , CA3 9DW
- not rated 1,124 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Stanwix School
Church Street , CA3 9DW
3out of 4 1,124 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Brook Street Primary School
Edward Street , CA1 2JB
3out of 4 1,166 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Caldew Lea School
Ashley Street , CA2 7BE
- not rated 1,450 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Trinity School
Strand Road , CA1 1JB
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Trinity School
Strand Road , CA1 1JB
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Aidan's County High School Specialist Sports College
Lismore Place , CA1 1LY
- not rated 553 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Richard Rose Central Academy
Victoria Place , CA1 1LY
- not rated 575 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eden School
Rickerby , CA3 9AA
- not rated 1,513 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Carlisle College
Victoria Place , CA1 1HS
- not rated 148 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cumbria College of Art and Design
Brampton Road , CA3 9AY
- not rated 1,144 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Progress Schools - Carlisle
7 Victoria Place , CA1 1EJ
- not rated 197 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Eden Park Academy
119 Warwick Road , CA1 1JZ
- not rated 508 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
University of Cumbria
Paternoster Row , CA3 8TB
- not rated 595 yd Higher education institutions No Mixed More About School
Brunswick Centre
9 Brunswick Street , CA1 1PB
- not rated 637 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cumbria Institute of the Arts
Brampton Road , CA3 9AY
- not rated 1,144 yd Higher education institutions Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.