Trinity Academy Grammar
Sowerby Bridge, HX6 2NW · Calderdale · secondary school
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8th of 13 secondary schools in Calderdale 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 — 7.7/10 against 225 of them, against 5.5/10 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 | 40.8 · 39 | 30% | 1.18 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.38 · 78 | 25% | 1.95 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.4 · 46 | 10% | 0.46 |
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 Grammar overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.38 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 (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 968 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 in raising their Progress 8 scores further? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Trinity Academy Grammar
Overview
Leaders have driven “significant and sustained change” since the school joined its trust, comprehensively addressing previous weaknesses. The report describes a school where pupils are “known, valued, and understood,” benefiting from an ambitious curriculum and strong staff collaboration. Overall effectiveness is judged as Good, with Outstanding ratings for personal development and leadership.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious, with subject leaders ensuring pupils retain key knowledge through regular revisits and careful checking.
- Staff possess strong subject knowledge and provide clear explanations, ensuring disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs receive necessary support.
- Leaders demonstrate an “absolute commitment” to pupils’ personal development, fostering confident, resilient individuals through well-being lessons and extra-curricular opportunities.
- Pupils are happy and safe, with most behaving well and knowing staff will act quickly to resolve concerns.
- Leaders have high expectations for behaviour, and the number of suspensions and detentions is reducing as pupils receive better guidance.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine systems to reduce the number of in-lesson removals, which remains “too high” and causes some pupils to miss learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and promptly reporting concerns to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.5 |
| 2024/25 | 46.3 |
| 2025/26 | 45.4 |
| 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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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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