SchoolScoresTrinity Academy St Edwards
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Keresforth Close, Barnsley, S70 6FP
01226 664166 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 14 May 2024.
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 | Outstanding |
| 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
101 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Barnsley comparisons use the 8 of its 9 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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 | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 2nd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 56% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 74% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 78% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 68% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 84% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 43% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 74 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 65% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 60% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Barnsley. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 67% | 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. Barnsley figures pool parents at the Barnsley 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
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Barnsley. 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 | 174 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 253 |
| Of those, offered a place | 172 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 626 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 2.1 · 2026: 1.5
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 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 | Barnsley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 25.7% | 32.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 75% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 12.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 6.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 69% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3% | 9.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 74% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.2% | 25.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 37.9 | 46.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 9 state secondary schools in Barnsley. Lower than 25% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 10.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded5 pupils | 0.70% | 0.59% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 8th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 50% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8 | 18.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 54% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 9 state secondary schools in Barnsley. Higher than 10% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 6.6% | 15.0%* | 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
- Horizon Community College 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed, may be improving 2023 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- Barnsley Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Holy Trinity Catholic and CofE School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 20% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Trinity Academy St Edwards's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Academy St Edwards was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 May 2024.
Would parents recommend Trinity Academy St Edwards?
86% of the 101 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Trinity Academy St Edwards to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Trinity Academy St Edwards oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 253 families put Trinity Academy St Edwards as their first choice for 174 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 172 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 148561.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.