Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
103%
Capacity
1,051
Pupils
4.5x
Demand
About Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Trinity Church of England School in Lewisham is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 secondary intake, the school received 384 applications for just 86 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 4.47. Of those applications, 77 put Trinity as their first preference, and 56 of those families received an offer. While the school doesn't publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, this level of demand is a strong signal that families in the area rate it highly. It's a mixed, all-through state school for pupils aged 4 to 16, with no sixth form, and it operates under a Church of England religious character. The headteacher is David Lucas, and the school currently has 1,051 pupils on roll, slightly above its official capacity of 1,020.
Academically, Trinity is performing well above the national average. Its Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year is 0.53, which is significantly higher than the Lewisham local authority average of 0.11 and places it 3rd out of 15 secondary schools in the borough. That puts it in the top 25% nationally. The Attainment 8 score sits at 49.4, and 74.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. The school also has a strong focus on the English Baccalaureate, with 87.6% of pupils entering the EBacc and 45.5% achieving a grade 4 or above across those subjects. In its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 2016, the school was rated Good overall, with Good for leadership and management. A subsequent ungraded inspection in 2021 confirmed the school remains Good, and the early years provision was rated Outstanding.
The school offers a broad range of facilities, including a swimming pool, theatre, chapel, science labs, and music rooms, plus sports like rowing, rugby, and cricket. There are also numerous clubs, from coding and chess to gardening and eco club. Trinity has a comprehensive SEND offer, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and speech, language and communication needs. With a 27.7% pupil premium rate, it serves a diverse community. Given its strong Progress 8 results and high demand, this school is a strong fit for families who want a well-regarded, inclusive Church of England secondary that pushes academic progress without being selective. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is St Matthew Academy, 1.1 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Taunton Road, London, Lewisham, SE12 8PD |
| Headteacher | David Lucas |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Number of Pupils | 1,051 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 27.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,051 / 1,020 (103% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Oct 2021Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (20 Oct 2021): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.53)
475th of 3,141
Nationally
158th of 487
In London
3rd of 15
In Lewisham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2335%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 110 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)35%
- Sixth form college27%
- FE college27%
- Not sustained7%
90% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed86
384
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
77 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British19.1%
- Mixed16.0%
- White (other)9.5%
- Asian7.2%
- Black4.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
17
Total schools
14
Oversubscribed
14
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
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Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
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Understanding School Catchment Areas
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Contact Information
Taunton Road, London
Lewisham, SE12 8PD
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