Trinity Academy
Bristol, BS7 9BY · Bristol, City of · secondary school
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5th of 22 secondary schools in Bristol, City of we can score, 24 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 8.7/10 against 698 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 | 49.7 · 62 | 30% | 1.85 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.53 · 85 | 25% | 2.12 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.4 · 71 | 10% | 0.71 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trinity Academy overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. In 2024/25, 57.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 52.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.53 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Orchestra, Choir, Board games, Dance, Book club, and Rock/pop bands. Sports include Rugby, Football, Netball, and Volleyball. Arts and music groups include the String group and Trailblazers.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,062 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,220. 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 in the String group to progress to higher grades? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Trinity Academy
Overview
Trinity Academy is described as a "vibrant community" where pupils feel supported to achieve highly within a "calm and orderly" environment. The report highlights an "exceptional" extra-curricular programme and strong personal development, noting that the school’s ambition to nourish the "head, heart and soul" of pupils is fully understood by the community.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "highly ambitious," with increasing numbers of pupils studying the full English Baccalaureate at key stage 4.
- Personal development is praised for being "Outstanding," with pupils learning to be good citizens and taking on leadership roles such as "anti-bullying ambassadors."
- Staff embody the school’s vision, supported by leaders who prioritise professional development, resulting in a "good quality of education."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "accurately identified" and receive appropriate support to access the full curriculum.
- The extra-curricular programme is "inclusive and valued by all," with nearly all pupils participating in clubs, sports, or music ensembles.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects at key stage 3, teaching does not always check pupils’ understanding before introducing new content, meaning some do not remember or understand intended learning.
- The trust must support teachers to implement the intended curriculum more effectively in these specific key stage 3 subjects to ensure pupils produce high-quality work.
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 | 50.7 |
| 2024/25 | 52.1 |
| 2025/26 | 50.4 |
| 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
—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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