Trinity Sixth Form Academy

About Trinity Sixth Form Academy

Trinity Sixth Form Academy is a state-funded, mixed 16-19 institution in Calderdale, Yorkshire and the Humber, operating at near-full capacity with 854 pupils against a published capacity of 850. This tight fit suggests strong local demand for post-16 provision in the area, though the school does not publish admissions oversubscription data to confirm the exact pressure. The pupil population includes a range of needs, with the school recording support for Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Hearing Impairment, Physical Disability, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and Other Difficulty/Disability. While the data does not provide a free school meals percentage for this school, the local authority context shows a single Outstanding-rated school among 15 same-type secondaries, with the nearest Outstanding option being Trinity Academy Halifax, 3.4 kilometres away. This positions Trinity Sixth Form Academy as a significant local choice for students aged 16-19, particularly those seeking a non-faith, mixed environment without a religious character.

Academically, the school’s most recent Key Stage 5 data from the 2023/24 period shows a points per entry score of 33.3, graded at C+, with the best three A-Levels averaging 33.74 points and a C+ grade. The proportion of students achieving AAB or higher in at least two facilitating subjects stands at 9.8%, based on 291 pupils. The value-added score of 0.09 falls within the ‘Average’ progress banding, with a lower confidence interval of 0 and an upper of 0.17, indicating that students typically make progress in line with expectations. For context, the local authority average Progress 8 score for all secondary schools is 0.06, so Trinity’s value-added figure sits slightly above this benchmark, though Progress 8 is a different measure and direct comparison should be cautious. The school’s top peer in the area, The Crossley Heath School, holds a higher ranking score of 0.49, while Trinity Academy Grammar and Ryburn Valley High School follow at 0.38 and 0.21 respectively.

The school offers a broad range of facilities including an ICT Suite, Library, Tennis Courts, Astro Turf, Science Labs, Sports Hall, Chapel, and a dedicated Sixth Form Centre. Sports provision covers Badminton, Gymnastics, Basketball, Martial Arts, Cross Country, Netball, and Hockey, while extracurricular clubs extend to Art Club, Newspaper, Gardening, Young Enterprise, Eco Club, Debate, Drama, Coding, and Model UN. The headteacher is Michael Fitzsimons. Given its 16-19 age range, this school suits students who have completed GCSEs and are looking for a structured sixth-form environment with a wide choice of enrichment activities and SEND support. Families should note that the school is not oversubscribed in the data provided, but the pupil count matching capacity suggests it is a popular local option. The lack of nursery provision and its post-16-only focus means it is not suitable for younger children, but for those seeking a non-religious, mixed sixth form in Calderdale with average academic progress and strong facilities, it is a solid contender.

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