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Trinity Academy
Church Balk, Thorne, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN8 5BY, Doncaster
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.9 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,231
Capacity
1,470
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Faith
Christian
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, notably achieving an Attainment 8 score of 42.4, placing it in the top 69% of schools nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 63%, while 41% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating a strong foundation in core subjects. However, the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be room for improvement compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.4 | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 43% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 21% | Bottom 47% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 59 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
White Other6.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.5%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.61372, -0.95262 · DN8 5BY
School details
Local authorityDoncaster
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN135007
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.trinity-academy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Trinity Academy rated by Ofsted?
Trinity Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2024.
Is Trinity Academy a good school?
Trinity Academy scores 36.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Trinity Academy in GCSEs?
Trinity Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.4. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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