Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
112%
Capacity
235
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields)
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the South Tyneside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 235 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (112% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) "Good", the school is led by headteacher Tina Murphy, it falls under South Tyneside local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2429th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 37 in South Tyneside.
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 24 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) include Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Sensory Room, Library, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Rounders, Football, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 69.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in South Tyneside, Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (South Shields) is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Brockley Avenue, South Shields, South Tyneside, NE34 0TS |
| Headteacher | Tina Murphy |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Number of Pupils | 235 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 69.3% |
| School Capacity | 235 / 210 (112% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (29 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 25 Nov 2010. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2429th of 13,686
Nationally
125th of 677
In North East
6th of 37
In South Tyneside
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
5%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brockley Avenue, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE34 0TS
Brockley Avenue, South Shields
South Tyneside, NE34 0TS
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