Trinity Academy
Doncaster, DN8 5BY · Doncaster · secondary school
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17th of 20 secondary schools in Doncaster 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 — 3.7/10 against 554 of them, against 2.3/10 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 | 36.4 · 28 | 30% | 0.85 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.49 · 16 | 25% | 0.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.1 · 24 | 10% | 0.24 |
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
In 2024/25, 41.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.49, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Retro-Gaming Club, Foil Decoration, Maths Challenge, WeCompose, D&D Club, Movie Club, Book Club, and Baking Club. Sports include football, rugby, basketball, netball, hockey, badminton, fitness, and trampolining. Arts and music options are the Drama Club, Choir, and ManeCraft. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,176 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,470. 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 close the gap between their Progress 8 score and the national benchmark? What specific strategies are used to raise Attainment
What Ofsted said about Trinity Academy
Overview
Trinity Academy is described as an inclusive school underpinned by a “strong Christian ethos” where pupils are “valued as individuals.” The report highlights that pupils have “excellent relationships with their teachers” and behave very well, with a revised curriculum having a “positive impact on their progress.”
Strengths
- Pupils experience an education that nurtures character, with a focus on “seven core virtues” and a comprehensive personal development programme.
- Teachers use effective methods such as ‘Do Now’ tasks and skilful questioning to help pupils recall knowledge and check understanding.
- The school has prioritised literacy, using strategies like ‘Say it again, better’ to expand vocabulary, with the “weakest readers” making good progress.
- Sixth-form students are “highly positive” about their lessons, achieve strongly on vocational courses, and play an active leadership role in the school.
- Behaviour standards have risen significantly, with suspensions reduced and most pupils attending school regularly.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure improvements in the quality of education are “fully embedded, consistently implemented and reflected in pupil outcomes at key stages 4 and 5,” particularly for disadvantaged pupils.
- Leaders should ensure they have a “sharp understanding of data” and use it consistently to inform “rapid improvements,” as potential enhancements are sometimes missed or delayed.
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 | 41.0 |
| 2024/25 | 42.4 |
| 2025/26 | 41.1 |
| 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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