SchoolScoresTrinity CofE School, Lewisham
Voluntary aided school · All-through, ages 4 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
Taunton Road, London, SE12 8PD
020 8852 3191 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 25 November 2025 , published 21 January 2026.
In short: 7 strong, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
120 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 96% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 93% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 94% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 100 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 92% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 25 parents of children with SEND Higher than 86% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 93% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 11%). 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. 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
56 pupils in this year group.
86% — 18 points above the Lewisham average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 86% | 68% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 18% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 79% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 93% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 88% | 77% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
116 pupils in this year group.
56% — 11 points above the Lewisham average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% | 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. | 48.3 | 46.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.4 | 4.3 | 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.
111 pupils in this year group.
95% — 2 points above the Lewisham average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 28% | 43% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 44% | 24% | 13% |
| Further education college | 18% | 19% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 95% |
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 Lewisham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 59 |
| Of those, offered a place | 48 (81%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 382 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
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.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 55 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 44 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 184 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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 | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 10th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 57% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 30.1% | 36.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 6th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 3.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 6th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 64% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7% | 15.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.3% | 27.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 93% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.1% | 6.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 96% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8% | 19.3%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 77% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.7 | 11.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 6th lowest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Lower than 59% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.6% | 6.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.10% | 0.10% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 9th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 41% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.4 | 16.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 13th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 4th highest of 14 state secondary schools in Lewisham. Higher than 80% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.9% | 17.9%* | 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
- Riverston School 0.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 0% A*/A at A level
- Colfe's School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 67% A*/A at A level
- St Matthew Academy 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thomas Tallis School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Education-My Life Matters 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Urban Mission School 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Prendergast Vale School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018, before conversion) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harris Academy Greenwich 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Prendergast School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Ursula's Convent School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 5 expected · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Trinity CofE School, Lewisham's Ofsted rating?
Trinity CofE School, Lewisham was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 25 November 2025. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 7 strong, and safeguarding was met.
How did Trinity CofE School, Lewisham do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 11 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Trinity CofE School, Lewisham?
98% of the 120 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Trinity CofE School, Lewisham to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Trinity CofE School, Lewisham oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 59 families put Trinity CofE School, Lewisham as their first choice for 90 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 48 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 100749.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.