Trinity School
Newbury, RG14 2DU · West Berkshire · secondary school
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7th of 9 secondary schools in West Berkshire we can score, 10 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 the 904 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 35.7 · 26 | 30% | 0.79 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.09 · 57 | 25% | 1.41 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.2 · 35 | 10% | 0.35 |
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
Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. In 2024/25, 38.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 42.9, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.09 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join House Speeches, House Media, Mock Trial, House Sports, House Dance & Drama, House Music, and a Blacksmithing workshop. Trips include visits to France, the Peak District, and London.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,349 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,204. 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 support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores? How are House activities integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Trinity School
Overview
Trinity School continues to be a good school, underpinned by values of ‘personal excellence and collective responsibility’. Leaders are academically ambitious, delivering a broad curriculum where pupils achieve well and feel safe, happy, and respected.
Strengths
- Staff nurture strong relationships, resulting in ‘overwhelmingly positive’ behaviour and a culture where pupils ‘feel safe and happy’.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘carefully sequenced’, with teachers using subject knowledge to make content explicit and connect learning over time.
- A ‘very well-designed literacy strategy’ ensures pupils with reading gaps make strong progress, positively impacting skills across the curriculum.
- Sixth-form students act as ‘excellent role models’, embodying school values and approaching work thoughtfully with consistent teaching support.
- The personal development programme is ‘excellent’, providing age-appropriate understanding of safety, diversity, and strong careers preparation.
Areas to improve
- Refine and embed teachers’ pedagogical approaches in areas where teaching is not effectively adapted to meet all pupils’ needs, ensuring consistent support and stretch.
- Continue work to identify and support a small number of pupils whose attitudes to learning do not yet meet expectations, helping them access intended learning and wider school life.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with trustees taking their statutory duties very seriously.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.9 |
| 2024/25 | 42.9 |
| 2025/26 | 43.2 |
| 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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