SchoolScoresTrinity CofE High School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Church of England · Sixth form
Part of TRINITY CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL
Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6HP
0161 212 1900 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 November 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 | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
133 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Manchester comparisons use the 14 of its 30 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 16 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 | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 80% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 4th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 61% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 70% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 76% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 41 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 91% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 88 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 82% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 68% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 14 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Manchester. Higher than 85% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 76% | 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. Manchester figures pool parents at the Manchester 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
256 pupils in this year group.
54% — 12 points above the Manchester average, and 8 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 54% | 41% | 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. | 50 | 44.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.2 | 4.0 | 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.
250 pupils in this year group.
96% — 7 points above the Manchester average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 89% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 44% | 15% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 13% | 30% | 13% |
| Further education college | 36% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | Not published | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
131 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 23% | 18% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 48% | 39% | 53% |
| 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. | 32.9 | 36.4 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
21 subjects, 297 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 49 | 8% | 33% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 35 | 0% | 14% | 30% |
| Psychology | 33 | 6% | 18% | 19% |
| Biology | 32 | 0% | 16% | 27% |
| Sociology | 26 | 4% | 15% | 20% |
| Economics | 20 | 0% | 35% | 26% |
| Business Studies:Single | 19 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Physics | 19 | 11% | 21% | 31% |
| Religious Studies | 11 | 0% | 36% | 22% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 9 | 0% | 11% | 24% |
| English Literature | 8 | 0% | 38% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 7 | 14% | 29% | 59% |
| Physical Education / Sports Studies | 6 | 0% | 33% | 17% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), Government and Politics, History, French, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
117 students in this year group.
86% — 11 points above the Manchester average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 9% | 20% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 82% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
124 students in this year group.
79% — 5 points above the Manchester average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 79% | 74% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 23% | 23% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 79% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 Manchester. 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 | 228 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 288 |
| Of those, offered a place | 187 (65%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 929 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.9 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.3
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 | Manchester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.1% | 49.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.9% | 4.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 29th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 9% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 20th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 33.3% | 44.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 90% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.6% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 89% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9% | 21.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 73% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6 | 26.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 5th lowest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Lower than 74% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.25% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 36% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.2 | 15.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 30 state secondary schools in Manchester. Higher than 38% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3% | 15.1%* | 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
- Manchester Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Afifah School 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Sol Christian Academy 1.0 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Abbey College Manchester 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 22% A*/A at A level
- St Bede's College 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 46% A*/A at A level
- Dean Trust Ardwick 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Chetham's School of Music 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 31% A*/A at A level
- William Hulme's Grammar School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), improved significantly 2025 · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Manchester High School for Girls 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 56% A*/A at A level
- Kassim Darwish Grammar School for Boys 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Trinity CofE High School's Ofsted rating?
Trinity CofE High School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 November 2023.
How did Trinity CofE High School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Trinity CofE High School?
92% of the 133 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Trinity CofE High School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Trinity CofE High School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 288 families put Trinity CofE High School as their first choice for 228 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 187 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 137801.
- 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, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.