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Trinity School
Ages 11–181,675 pupilsChurch of England
Trinity School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Carlisle, within the Cumberland local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 1,675 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 and 47% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Carlisle can view Trinity School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.3%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence31.9%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.8England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals19.8%England avg 28.6%
English not first language7.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.4
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths30%
Grade 4+ English & maths53%
EBacc entry31%
EBacc average point score3.7
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)29.5
Value added-0.32Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.2
Retention89%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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