Trinity Academy
Church Balk, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5BYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Trinity Academy is a secondary school in Doncaster for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 136 schools in Doncaster. It ranks 15th of 21 secondary schools in Doncaster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 April 2024, report published 10 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 April 2024
Pupils are valued as individuals at this inclusive school. Pupils experience an education that is underpinned by a strong Christian ethos. Pupils have excellent relationships with their teachers and are nurtured to develop their character. Pupils feel safe and have trusted adults. Pupils behave very well, and incidents of disruption in lessons are low. Pupils move around the school site sensibly and quietly. Most pupils' attitudes to learning are positive. A minority of pupils are uncertain about their enjoyment and value of learning. Sixth-form students are highly positive about their lessons and teachers. They play an active part in the leadership of the school. The school provides a range of clubs and activities, such as football, netball, rock band, Doctor Who, fitness and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Pupils and students support numerous charities through toy collections, shoebox appeals and sponsoring children abroad who need support and care. Pupils are taught to take pride in themselves and their work. This is evident in their mannerisms, uniform and written work. Pupils are articulate and can describe what they have learned in lessons. Pupils benefit from a revised curriculum, which is having a positive impact on their progress.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, do not make sufficient progress or achieve the outcomes they are capable of in external examinations. However, recent developments and improvements to the curriculum are having a positive impact on pupils' progress and achievement. The school should ensure that improvements in the quality of education are fully embedded, consistently implemented and reflected in pupil outcomes at key stages 4 and 5.
- The school does not always consistently act on data to inform and shape improvement strategies. This means that sometimes potential improvements are missed or delayed. The school should ensure that leaders at all levels have a sharp understanding of data and that this is used to inform rapid improvements.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
199 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
65 students
Average A level grade C-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,176 pupils on roll, with places for 1,470
Schools near Trinity Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Hill Academy | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.9 |
| The Axholme Academy | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.4 |
| The Snaith School | 6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 46.3 |
| Hungerhill School | 7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 49.2 |
| Armthorpe Academy | 7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 39.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EMMANUEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Gibson
- Phone
- 01405813000
- Address
- Church Balk, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 5BY
- Local authority
- Doncaster
- URN
- 135007
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.