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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Carlton Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 2LF, Barnsley
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.7 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,148
Capacity
1,150
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Faith
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.5, this school is performing in the top 88% nationally, but it faces challenges, as indicated by its Ofsted rating of Requires Improvement. Only 47% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and parent satisfaction is relatively low, with just 42% recommending the school. Families should consider these factors when evaluating the overall educational experience.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 37.5 | Bottom 12% 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%. | 47% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 4% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 48% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | No UK data |
Parent View (120 responses)
★★★★★2.6
My child feels safe
71%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
Good range of subjects
71%
My child is happy
66%
My child makes good progress
65%
School has high expectations
57%
Progress is communicated
52%
Behaviour is good
45%
School keeps me informed
43%
I'd recommend this school
42%
School responds to concerns
38%
School supports development
37%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.0%
White Other5.3%
Mixed Other3.8%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.57768, -1.45831 · S71 2LF
School details
Local authorityBarnsley
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN144606
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2025.
Is Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School a good school?
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School scores 3.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School?
Based on 120 Ofsted Parent View responses, Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School receives a satisfaction score of 52% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School in GCSEs?
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.5. 47% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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