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Trinity CofE High School

Manchester, M15 6HPSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+0.27
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
313 1st-choice / 229 places
Ranking
#921
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigher Cambridge Street, Manchester, Manchester, M15 6HP
HeadteacherJulian Nicholls
Local AuthorityManchester
Number of Pupils1,503
Free School Meals (FSM)33.1%
School Capacity1,503 / 1,500 (100% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

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

Facilities

12
Art StudiosSwimming PoolSports HallSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsScience LabsLibraryDining HallTheatreMusic RoomsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

HockeyCross CountryTennisRoundersAthleticsSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaDebateNewspaperDuke of EdinburghChessModel United NationsYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

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Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:15

Source: trinityhigh.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trinity CofE High School

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