Trinity CofE High School

About Trinity CofE High School

Trinity CofE High School sits comfortably above the Manchester local authority average for Progress 8, with a score of 0.27 compared to the LA average of 0.18. That gap of nearly a tenth of a point places the school in the 'above average' national banding for pupil progress, meaning students here typically achieve better results than those with similar starting points across England. It ranks 15th out of 31 secondary schools in Manchester on this measure, putting it just inside the top half of the local league table. The school is also one of only six state secondaries in the city rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its previous inspection, though its most recent graded inspection in 2023 saw the overall effectiveness drop to Good. Still, the sixth form and personal development both retained Outstanding ratings, which suggests strong pastoral and post-16 provision even as the main school judgement shifted.

Academically, the school's Attainment 8 score sits at 53, and 80.7% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, well above the national baseline. Progress in English (0.31) and maths (0.24) are both positive, with open subjects showing the strongest gain at 0.4. The EBacc entry rate is low at 12.9%, and only 8% of pupils achieved the full EBacc at grade 5 or above, which may reflect a curriculum that prioritises breadth over the traditional academic suite. At A-level, the picture is more mixed: the value added score is -0.21, classed as 'below average', and the average points per entry is 27.02, equivalent to a C- grade. The best three A-levels average out at grade C, and only 7.5% of entries were at AAB or higher. So while the school clearly adds value at GCSE, the sixth form outcomes are less impressive relative to national benchmarks.

The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 229 places in 2025/26, there were 970 applications, a ratio of 4.24 applicants per place, and 313 families put it as their first preference. That level of demand suggests strong local reputation. Facilities are generous for a state school, including a swimming pool, theatre, chapel, and dedicated sixth form centre. SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, from dyslexia and autism to speech and language difficulties. With 33.1% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the intake is significantly above the national average, yet the school still delivers above-average progress — a notable achievement. This is a solid, well-regarded Church of England secondary that suits families who want strong GCSE outcomes and a broad extracurricular offer, but who may want to look elsewhere for sixth form if top A-level grades are the priority.

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