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Trinity Catholic College
Lacy Road, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW, Middlesbrough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.5 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,303
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 42.6, the school performs above the national average, particularly in the context of Middlesbrough. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted and has a lower than average EBacc entry rate of 25%. Parent satisfaction is moderately positive, with 73% recommending the school, though the LocaleIQ score indicates it ranks better than only 16% of schools.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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. | 42.6 | Bottom 32% 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%. | 57% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 40% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 69% | 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%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 72 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (55 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of subjects
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
86%
My child feels safe
78%
My child is happy
78%
My child makes good progress
78%
Behaviour is good
76%
Progress is communicated
76%
I'd recommend this school
73%
School supports development
71%
School has high expectations
69%
School keeps me informed
66%
School responds to concerns
56%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.5%
Black African11.1%
White Other4.1%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed Other1.7%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.54382, -1.22944 · TS4 3JW
School details
Local authorityMiddlesbrough
RegionNorth East
URN142382
School typeAcademy converter
Websitetrinity.npcat.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Trinity Catholic College rated by Ofsted?
Trinity Catholic College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Trinity Catholic College a good school?
Trinity Catholic College scores 15.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 Catholic College?
Based on 55 Ofsted Parent View responses, Trinity Catholic College receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Trinity Catholic College in GCSEs?
Trinity Catholic College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.6. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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