SchoolScoresHoly Trinity Catholic School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Roman Catholic
Part of ST TERESA OF CALCUTTA MULTI ACADEMY COMPANY
Oakley Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, B10 0AX
0121 772 0184 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 September 2023.
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 |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
23 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Birmingham comparisons use the 49 of its 95 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 46 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 99% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 80% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 99% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 100% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 74% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 13 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 45 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 88% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 65% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 49 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
156 pupils in this year group.
36% — 10 points below the Birmingham average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | 45% | 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. | 44 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.6 | 4.2 | 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.
128 pupils in this year group.
80% — 10 points below the Birmingham average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 80% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 4% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 34% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 41% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 80% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 Birmingham. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 111 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 69 |
| Of those, offered a place | 69 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 395 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.5 · 2025: 0.5 · 2026: 0.6
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 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 | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 24th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 97% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 61.9% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 45th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.3% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 57th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 54% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.2% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 19th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 95% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 59.2% | 37.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 64th lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 33% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 69th lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 15% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 31.9% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 34th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2 | 15.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 37th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 48% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 84th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 5% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 82nd highest of 95 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 11% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 89th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 7% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 5.8% | 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
- Green Heath School 0.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025)
- Hazrat Khadijatul Kubra Girls School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Darul Uloom Islamic High School 0.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Small Heath Leadership Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jamia Islamia Birmingham 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: safeguarding not met; 3 needs attention, 4 urgent improvement · 0% A*/A at A level
- Camp Hill Education 0.6 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2025) · 5% A*/A at A level
- Ark Boulton Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ark Victoria Academy 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2024 · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Heritage Academy 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bordesley Green Girls' School and Sixth Form 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Trinity Catholic School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Trinity Catholic School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 September 2023.
How did Holy Trinity Catholic School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Holy Trinity Catholic School?
91% of the 23 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Holy Trinity Catholic School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holy Trinity Catholic School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 69 families put Holy Trinity Catholic School as their first choice for 111 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 69 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 144719.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.