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Trinity Catholic College

Middlesbrough, TS4 3JWSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good · 1 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.73
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
178 1st-choice / 233 places
Ranking
#2,875
of 3,141 nationally

About Trinity Catholic College

Trinity Catholic College’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024 did not award an overall effectiveness grade, but the individual judgements tell a story of significant improvement. The school was previously rated Requires Improvement across all areas, yet the latest visit saw leadership, behaviour, personal development and the sixth form all judged Good. The quality of education remains Requires Improvement, which aligns with the headline exam metric: a Progress 8 score of -0.73. That places the school fifth out of seven mainstream secondaries in Middlesbrough, and in the bottom half nationally. It is worth noting that the local authority average Progress 8 is -0.45, so Trinity’s score is below the Middlesbrough norm. However, the school’s Attainment 8 figure of 38.1 and the fact that 51.5% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths suggest a solid foundation that the new leadership team is now building on.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressLacy Road, Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, TS4 3JW
HeadteacherMichael Burns
Local AuthorityMiddlesbrough
Number of Pupils1,303
Free School Meals (FSM)43.6%
School Capacity1,303 / 1,500 (87% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

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

Source: Ofsted, 18 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Swimming PoolDining HallSports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsGymnasiumScience LabsLibrarySixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

HockeyRoundersGymnasticsRugbyBasketballFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChessDebateGardeningScience ClubDramaChoirModel United NationsOrchestra

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 14:35

Source: trinity.npcat.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trinity Catholic College

Trinity Catholic College 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.