Trinity CofE High School
Manchester, M15 6HP · Manchester · secondary school
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13th of 31 secondary schools in Manchester we can score, 32 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 — 8.4/10 against 780 of them, against 7.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 53.7 · 71 | 30% | 2.12 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.27 · 70 | 25% | 1.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.4 · 68 | 10% | 0.68 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trinity CofE High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 53.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.27 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Trinity's Got Talent and Aspiring Medics clubs, attend an after-school club, and access trips including University of Oxford Summer Schools, Nuffield Research Placements, and the Manchester Access Programme.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,503 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming for university placements? How does the curriculum prepare students for the Nuffield Research Placements?
What Ofsted said about Trinity CofE High School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “very proud of their diverse community” and feel they “belong” through strong friendships and inclusive values. Inspectors found that the school provides a “high-quality curriculum” with “strong subject expertise” among staff, enabling pupils to achieve well and develop secure knowledge. The overall effectiveness is judged as ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for personal development and sixth-form provision.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “ambitious” and ensures pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, leave with necessary qualifications.
- Teachers use their expertise to explain concepts clearly and “act swiftly to address any gaps” in learning.
- Personal development is ‘Outstanding’, with pupils enthusiastically embracing a “wide range of opportunities” to develop talents.
- Sixth-form students are “very well prepared for their ambitious next steps” and act as “excellent role models”.
- Staff feel consulted about changes, and assessment approaches are kept “manageable” to support well-being.
Areas to improve
- The approach to identifying and supporting pupils struggling to read is “underdeveloped”, particularly for older pupils, meaning some do not receive “appropriate and timely support”.
- Some staff do not use behaviour systems “consistently well”, leading to occasional disruption that undermines the “calm and purposeful environment”.
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 | 53.0 |
| 2024/25 | 50.0 |
| 2025/26 | 49.4 |
| 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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