Trinity High School

Overview

The inspection team found that Trinity High School benefits from “strong, compassionate leadership” which has helped embed a “very caring and nurturing ethos” reflecting Gospel values. The report highlights that middle leaders effectively monitor departmental work, resulting in improved learner experiences, while young people demonstrate a “strong sense of belonging” and feel valued. Inspectors concluded that the school has the capacity to continue improving, meaning no further visits will be made in connection with this inspection.

Strengths

• The headteacher’s leadership empowers staff to lead improvements and fosters a community-wide commitment to a nurturing environment.
• Middle leaders’ approaches to monitoring and evaluating departmental work are “strong,” leading to better learner experiences.
• Wellbeing support strategies ensure young people have a “strong sense of belonging” and feel valued.
• Young people requiring additional support are “well supported,” with their plans regularly monitored to help them achieve personal targets.

Areas to improve

• Teachers should plan tasks and activities at the “right level of difficulty” that engage all young people.
• Senior leaders should prioritise “Developing the Young Workforce” approaches to prepare pupils for life beyond school.
• Staff should continue to raise attainment to ensure all young people achieve to their “full potential.”

Safeguarding

The report states that approaches to supporting young people’s wellbeing are effective, resulting in pupils who have a “strong sense of belonging” and feel valued at the school.