SchoolScoresHoly Trinity Academy
Voluntary aided school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Roman Catholic/Church of England · Sixth form
Teece Drive, Priorslee, Telford, TF2 9SQ
01952 386100 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 May 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 11 May 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
148 pupils in this year group.
48% — 9 points above the Telford and Wrekin average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% | 39% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 45.9 | 44.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
140 pupils in this year group.
97% — 6 points above the Telford and Wrekin average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 91% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 26% | 29% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 22% | 14% | 13% |
| Further education college | 46% | 41% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 97% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2023/24
6 A level students in this year group.
Only 6 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | B- | C+ |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 17% | 41% | 25% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 33% | 68% | 51% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 30 | 35.5 | 34.4 |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2023/24. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Telford and Wrekin. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 203 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 281 |
| Of those, offered a place | 183 (65%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 714 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic/Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Telford. Higher than 38% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.6% | 31.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Telford. Higher than 22% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.8% | 2.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Telford. Higher than 56% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 16.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 9 state secondary schools in Telford. Higher than 66% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.4% | 15.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Telford. Lower than 92% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 7.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Telford. Lower than 93% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8% | 22.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 5th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Telford. Lower than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6 | 27.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Telford. Lower than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.0% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Telford. Higher than 41% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Telford. Higher than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Telford. Higher than 22% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Thomas Telford School 1.8 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 33% A*/A at A level
- New Road Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2022, before conversion) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Telford Park School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2022, before conversion) · 16% grade 5+ English and maths
- Idsall School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Telford Langley School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hadley Learning Community - Secondary Phase 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2022 · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Trinity Academy's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 May 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 11 May 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Holy Trinity Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 3 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Holy Trinity Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 281 families put Holy Trinity Academy as their first choice for 203 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 183 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 142067.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2023/24.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.