Trinity School

  • Special
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 19
Ofsted: Outstanding

Heathway, Dagenham, RM10 7SJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Trinity School is a special school in Barking and Dagenham for ages 3 to 19. It is one of the 67 schools in Barking and Dagenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 November 2014, report published 11 December 2014

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 September 2023

Pupils enjoy coming to this excellent school. They like the lessons and the staff who teach and support them. There are lots of interesting and engaging things to do at school and everybody works hard to make it a welcoming and cheerful place for all pupils. Pupils who attend the school have very complex needs. Staff are well trained and understand pupils' particular needs extremely well. Staff notice straight away if a pupil is anxious or uncomfortable and they respond quickly and sensitively. The school is a calm and welcoming environment. Many pupils require a high degree of support to help them manage their emotions and behaviour, and this support is put in place in a calm and respectful way. All staff have very high expectations of pupils to behave well and to try their best in lessons. Pupils are polite and respectful to each other and they are relaxed in the company of the adults who support them. Adults who work at the school understand how pupils are developing their social and communication skills. Staff are patient and attentive, and they allow pupils time and space to be as independent as possible.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

13 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Pupil numbers and mix

312 pupils on roll

Eligible for free school meals43.9%

43.9%, 17.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language39.4%

39.4%, 17.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Trinity School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Oxlow Bridge School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
The Compass School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Northstar Nurture School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Hopewell School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 6.3
Pathways School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 9.8

School details

School type
Community special school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Miss Jo Long
Address
Heathway, Dagenham, RM10 7SJ
Local authority
Barking and Dagenham
URN
131102

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.