Trinity Catholic College
Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW · Middlesbrough · secondary school
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5th of 8 secondary schools in Middlesbrough 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 — 5.2/10 against 414 of them, against 3.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.3 · 48 | 46% | 2.22 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.73 · 7 | 38% | 0.29 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.7 · 32 | 15% | 0.50 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trinity Catholic College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.73 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school runs a Football Academy.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,270 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,500. 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 current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students who are not progressing as expected? How does the Football Academy integrate with the wider curriculum for non-participants?
What Ofsted said about Trinity Catholic College
Overview
Pupils enjoy an “improving educational experience” at Trinity Catholic College, with a “calm and orderly atmosphere” now being the norm. While leadership is described as “high-quality and determined,” recent curriculum changes have not yet translated into significant improvements in external test outcomes, resulting in a judgement of “Requires improvement” for the quality of education.
Strengths
- Leadership and management are “Good,” with trust leaders making a “pivotal difference” through an “ambitious, well-planned curriculum.”
- Behaviour and attitudes are “Good,” characterised by mutual respect and a dramatic reduction in suspensions since the last inspection.
- Personal development is “Good,” supported by effective personal, social and health education and a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities.
- Sixth-form provision is “Good,” with students achieving positive outcomes and developing into “subject experts.”
- Reading is prioritised, with “impactful interventions” helping pupils improve their skills over time.
Areas to improve
- Guidance for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “lacks clarity” and is not used consistently, leading to underachievement.
- Recent improvements have not consistently impacted pupils’ overall achievements in external examinations, with many leaving without pass grades.
- Some disadvantaged pupils miss too many lessons due to suspensions, creating gaps in learning that hinder their outcomes.
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 | 38.1 |
| 2024/25 | 42.6 |
| 2025/26 | 42.7 |
| 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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