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Trinity School
Strand Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1JB, Cumberland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.5 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,675
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
112%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.3, placing it in the top 74% of schools nationally. While 53% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, as only 30% reach grade 5 or above. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 68% recommending the school, and a notable 61% of students progress to university, though only 16% attend top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 19 November 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. | 41.3 | Bottom 26% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 31% | 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%. | 20% | 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%. | 16% | Average |
Based on 164 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (158 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child feels safe
80%
School has high expectations
79%
My child is happy
77%
Progress is communicated
73%
My child makes good progress
73%
I'd recommend this school
68%
Behaviour is good
67%
School supports development
63%
School keeps me informed
55%
School responds to concerns
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.1%
White Other4.4%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Other0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.89669, -2.93141 · CA1 1JB
School details
Local authorityCumberland
RegionNorth West
URN137369
School typeAcademy converter
Websitetrinity.cumbria.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Trinity School rated by Ofsted?
Trinity School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Trinity School a good school?
Trinity School scores 20.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Trinity School?
Based on 158 Ofsted Parent View responses, Trinity School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Trinity School in GCSEs?
Trinity School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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