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Holy Trinity Catholic School

Birmingham, B10 0AXSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
Progress 8
-0.12
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.5×
Not oversubscribed
75 1st-choice / 148 places
Ranking
#1,805
of 3,141 nationally

About Holy Trinity Catholic School

Holy Trinity Catholic School is a popular choice among Birmingham families, with 455 applications for 148 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.07. Of those, 75 first-preference families received offers, indicating strong local demand. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, with Outstanding marks for both behaviour and attitudes and personal development. Leadership and management also earned Outstanding, while the quality of education was judged Good. This is an improvement on the previous 2017 inspection, which was Good across the board, suggesting the school has strengthened its pastoral and leadership dimensions. With 54.8 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a notably disadvantaged community, yet inspectors found that pupils behave well and feel safe, which will reassure parents prioritising a supportive environment.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressOakley Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B10 0AX
HeadteacherJo Daw
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils747
Free School Meals (FSM)54.8%
School Capacity747 / 740 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Sept 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 15 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Music RoomsSwimming PoolAstro TurfSports HallScience LabsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

HockeyCross CountryMartial ArtsNetballSwimmingBasketballDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessDramaArt ClubEco ClubBook ClubDebateModel United NationsNewspaperYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Trinity Catholic School

Holy Trinity Catholic School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.