Trinity CofE High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 8 November 2023

Pupils at this school are very proud of their diverse community. They celebrate each other's faiths and cultures. For example, they enjoyed a culture day organised by the student council. This diversity is reflected in all aspects of school life from the curriculum to the 'Trinity together' values that encourage pupils to be accepting of difference. Pupils feel part of the school community. Before they begin in Year 7, they attend a summer school where sixth-form student volunteers help them to settle in. Pupils of all ages value the strong friendships that they cultivate in the school. This helps them to feel happy there. Recently, the school has reaffirmed its high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Most pupils readily rise to these expectations and conduct themselves well. When pupils are rewarded for positive behaviour, they receive credits, which they can spend at the school shop. Some choose to donate these to charity instead. Pupils are proud of the ways in which they help others. Students in the sixth form take part in a wealth of activities to enhance both their learning and their personal development. They are very well prepared for their ambitious next steps. These students act as excellent role models for their younger peers. The school wants the very best for pupils from Year 7 to Year 13. Pupils benefit from a high-quality curriculum, which enables them to achieve very well.

What the school should improve

• The school's approach to identifying and supporting pupils who are struggling to read is underdeveloped, particularly for older pupils. This means that some pupils do not benefit from appropriate and timely support to improve their reading. The school should further develop the help that is in place, including for older pupils, to ensure that swift and effective support improves pupils' achievement in reading.
• At times, some pupils do not behave as well as the school expects. This undermines the calm and purposeful environment that has been established. The school should ensure that staff are supported to use the behaviour systems consistently well.

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