Trinity School
Love Lane, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Trinity School is a secondary school in Newbury for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 98 schools in West Berkshire. It ranks 3rd of 4 secondary schools in Newbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 January 2014, report published 28 February 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 February 2024
The school's values of 'personal excellence and collective responsibility' underpin its positive culture. Staff are aspirational and caring in equal measure. Parents value this balance of priorities. Leaders are academically ambitious for all. From Year 7 onwards, pupils study a broad and rich curriculum, including in the sixth form. Occasionally, when in a pupil's best interests, the school organises bespoke curriculum programmes. Pupils achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders place a high priority on developing pupils' resilience and confidence, but also instilling a sense of community. Sixth-form students are excellent role models in this regard and embody the school's culture and values very well. Pupils appreciate the varied extra-curricular programme, which allows them to explore existing and new interests. They enjoy activities with pupils from different year groups, not least in the performing arts. Pupils in all years enthusiastically take on leadership responsibilities. The range of roles on offer is impressive, including supporting and mentoring others. Staff know pupils very well and nurture strong relationships with them. Consequently, pupils' behaviour is overwhelmingly positive and they are respectful to others. They feel safe and happy at school. As one pupil said, 'I love everything about this school.'
What the school should improve
- There is variation in how well the curriculum is implemented. In a few areas, teaching is not effectively adapted to meet the needs of all pupils. Consequently, some pupils do not achieve as highly as they could. The school should continue to refine and embed teachers' pedagogical approaches, so that all pupils are consistently supported and stretched to reach their full potential.
- A small number of pupils do not meet the school's expectations for their attitudes to learning. As a result, these pupils do not reach their full potential academically or in terms of their personal development. The school should continue its work to ensure that these pupils are identified early and are supported to access the intended learning and wider life of the school.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
203 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
69 students
Average A level grade C+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,349 pupils on roll, with places for 1,204
Schools near Trinity School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bartholomew's School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 56.2 |
| St Gabriel's School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 59.7 |
| Park House School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 55.9 |
| Downe House | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 18.6 |
| Kennet School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- NEWBURY ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Dr Charlotte Wilson
- Phone
- 01635510500
- Address
- Love Lane, Shaw, Newbury, RG14 2DU
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- URN
- 138525
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.