Trinity Academy Cathedral
Wakefield, WF2 8QF · Wakefield · secondary school
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1st of 18 secondary schools in Wakefield 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 — 8.7/10 against 488 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 | 94 | 34% | 3.22 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.3 · 70 | 30% | 2.11 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 25% | 1.90 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.9 · 74 | 10% | 0.74 |
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 Cathedral overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.34 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award, participate in dance, and attend the Odyssey and Graduation trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,028 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 to maintain the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8 scores? How does the school manage class sizes with 22 places currently available?
What Ofsted said about Trinity Academy Cathedral
Overview
Trinity Academy Cathedral is described as having a “very special atmosphere and sense of purpose” where pupils thrive within an “exceptional setting.” Leaders have driven “rapid change” to create a school with a “high quality, knowledge-rich curriculum” and strong pastoral care, resulting in outstanding outcomes across all inspection categories.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “rich and ambitious,” with systematic planning that ensures pupils gain and remember key knowledge, supported by a “very popular performing arts pathway.”
- Pupil behaviour is “impressive,” characterised by “care, courtesy and maturity,” with learning rarely interrupted by low-level disruption.
- Staff are “expert” and well-supported through a “rigorous programme of professional development,” leading to high job satisfaction and effective teaching.
- Personal development is “exemplary,” with a wide range of “sporting, cultural and creative activities” that pupils value and feel “almost spoiled for choice.”
- Early intervention for reading and special educational needs is effective, helping pupils build confidence and access the curriculum successfully.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, underpinned by a “meticulous culture of vigilance,” high-quality training, and diligent leadership that ensures pupils feel “safe and very well supported.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.0 |
| 2024/25 | 48.7 |
| 2025/26 | 50.9 |
| 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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