Trinity School
Carlisle, CA1 1JB · Cumberland · secondary school
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13th of 19 secondary schools in Cumberland we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 913 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 29.2 · 14 | 46% | 0.65 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.14 · 39 | 38% | 1.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 39.4 · 17 | 15% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trinity School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.14 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Christian Union, AKI – Art Club, Music Club, Choir, Orchestra, Culture Club, Python Programme, and Dungeons and Dragons Club. Sports include Girls Athletics, Swimming, Tennis, Cricket, Rounders, and Football. Arts options cover Drama, Rap, Music Production, and Retro Games. Trips to Prague, for geology, and to the USA are offered. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,711 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.
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What Ofsted said about Trinity School
Overview
Trinity School has undergone significant development since its previous inspection, with all key judgement areas now rated as ‘Good’. The report highlights that ‘pupils enjoy their time at school’ within a community that fosters ‘strong and caring relationships’. Most pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, are achieving well, supported by an ‘ambitious curriculum’ and clear staff expectations.
Strengths
- ‘Pupils feel safe and happy’ and respond well to the new behaviour policy, resulting in ‘calm and purposeful’ conduct.
- Staff ‘check pupils’ learning regularly’ to quickly identify and address gaps in knowledge.
- The sixth-form provision is ‘particularly broad’, offering a wide range of academic and vocational subjects.
- Leaders provide ‘rich opportunities and experiences’, including trips abroad and diverse clubs, supporting personal development.
- The school ‘quickly identifies the needs of pupils with SEND’ and uses ‘pupil passports’ to adapt teaching effectively.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, the ‘content and sequencing of knowledge in key stage 3 is not coherent enough’, hindering deep learning.
- Some aspects of the personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) curriculum, including ‘fundamental British values’, are not taught in a ‘coherent, sequenced way’.
- A small number of pupils ‘miss too much school’, causing them to miss valuable learning opportunities.
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 | 45.2 |
| 2024/25 | 41.4 |
| 2025/26 | 39.4 |
| 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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