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Trinity Academy Cathedral
Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QF, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
81.9 / 100
Top 18%
Better than 82% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,037
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.7, this school demonstrates a commitment to high academic standards. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 69%, while nearly half (49%) secure grade 5 or above, indicating solid performance in core subjects. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it outperforms 82% of other schools, although the EBacc entry rate of 50% may suggest room for improvement in broader curriculum engagement.
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Last inspected: 25 May 2022Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 48.7 | Top 35% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 50% | Top 29% 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%. | 33% | Top 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British63.3%
White Other10.4%
Asian Pakistani8.6%
Black African5.5%
Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Asian Other1.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black Other0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.66961, -1.51579 · WF2 8QF
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145579
School typeAcademy converter
Websitecathedral.trinitymat.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Trinity Academy Cathedral rated by Ofsted?
Trinity Academy Cathedral was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 May 2022.
Is Trinity Academy Cathedral a good school?
Trinity Academy Cathedral scores 81.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 18% 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 Cathedral in GCSEs?
Trinity Academy Cathedral achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.7. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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