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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Barnsley, S71 2LFSecondaryAges 3–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Apr 2025
Progress 8
-0.74
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
66 1st-choice / 69 places
Ranking
#2,885
of 3,141 nationally

About Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School’s headline Progress 8 score of -0.74 sits notably below the Barnsley local authority average of -0.51, placing it tenth out of eleven secondary schools in the area. That gap of 0.23 points might sound modest, but in practical terms it means pupils here are making significantly less academic progress than their peers across the borough. The school’s Attainment 8 score of 34.2 and its EBacc average point score of 2.95 both reflect this trend, and only 36.8 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Nationally, the school ranks in the bottom ten per cent for Progress 8, and its banding is described as ‘well below average’. For parents comparing options in Barnsley, these figures are a clear signal that Holy Trinity is not currently delivering the same level of academic outcomes as its neighbours.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England/Roman Catholic
AddressCarlton Road, Barnsley, Barnsley, S71 2LF
HeadteacherLissa Oldcorn
Local AuthorityBarnsley
Number of Pupils1,148
Free School Meals (FSM)32.9%
School Capacity1,148 / 1,150 (100% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 17 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Swimming PoolLibrarySixth Form CentreTheatreAstro TurfICT SuiteSports HallScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

FootballRoundersCross CountryMartial ArtsRugbyHockeyCricketSwimmingAthleticsTennis

Clubs & Activities

DebateEco ClubScience ClubBook ClubFilm ClubGardeningDuke of EdinburghChoirCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.