Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Barnsley, S71 2LF · Barnsley · all-through school
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11th of 11 secondary schools in Barnsley we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.3/10 against 746 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 23.3 · 6 | 46% | 0.29 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.74 · 7 | 38% | 0.27 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 37.2 · 10 | 15% | 0.15 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 19.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 37.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.74 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally matched peers. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,108 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,150. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are falling behind in English and maths? What specific interventions are in place for students with a Progress 8 score below 0?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Overview
The inspection found that while the primary phase offers an ambitious curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs, the secondary phase suffers from variability in curriculum delivery and inconsistent behaviour management. Most pupils enjoy learning and feel safe, but concerns remain regarding how bullying is addressed and the impact of high staff turnover on teaching quality.
Strengths
- The primary curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with learning carefully sequenced to build on prior knowledge.
- Children in the early years "get off to a strong start," with precise vocabulary targets developing communication skills.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "fully included in school life" and supported effectively in the primary phase.
- The school has a "well-designed personal development programme," including robust careers education that helps pupils make informed decisions about their future.
- Attendance rates have increased due to "clearer systems to identify pupils who are at risk of having low attendance."
Areas to improve
- Secondary curriculums must be "fully developed, understood by teachers and implemented effectively" to avoid formulaic teaching that does not react to pupil needs.
- Staff, particularly supply teachers, need support to confidently check pupils’ prior learning and adapt lessons to address knowledge gaps.
- Systems must be improved to reassure pupils and parents that bullying allegations are dealt with effectively and consistently.
- The agreed behaviour policy must be applied consistently across the secondary phase to prevent disruptions to learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 34.2 |
| 2024/25 | 37.5 |
| 2025/26 | 37.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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