The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Nottingham, NG8 3EZ · Nottingham · secondary school
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5th of 19 secondary schools in Nottingham we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.4/10 against 891 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 59.9 · 81 | 30% | 2.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.1 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.4 · 84 | 10% | 0.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following a January 2025 inspection. In 2024/25, 59.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 55.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.1 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,182 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,125. 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
What support is available for pupils who need to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? How does the school maintain its Good rating while managing an intake that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about The Trinity Catholic School A Voluntary Academy
Overview
The inspection confirms that The Trinity Catholic School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. It is described as a caring environment where pupils feel included, safe, and are polite and respectful towards one another. The school maintains high expectations for behaviour and achievement, with pupils performing well in external examinations.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy positive relationships with adults and benefit from a "strong pastoral support system" that provides extra help when needed.
- Teachers possess "strong subject knowledge" and create "positive learning environments," with sixth-form students encouraged to "think deeply" and make connections.
- The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, ensuring they receive appropriate support and "achieve well."
- Attendance is "strong for all groups," including disadvantaged pupils, due to effective support for those needing to improve their attendance.
- The personal development programme is "comprehensive," covering healthy relationships, fundamental British values, and online safety, alongside high-quality extra-curricular opportunities.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure clarity around what is taught in each subject, as the revised curriculum is not yet fully in place for all pupils, making effective delivery difficult in some areas.
- Teachers should routinely check what pupils have learned and remembered to identify and resolve gaps in knowledge quickly, ensuring understanding is secure before moving on.
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 | 53.9 |
| 2024/25 | 55.3 |
| 2025/26 | 54.4 |
| 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
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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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