Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham

A good voluntary aided school school in Lewisham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham.

London, SE128PD Ofsted: Good Age 4-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

66

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
66.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.53
English & Maths grade 4+ %
62.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 74.4%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
63.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 13.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
13 October 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Taunton Road
London, SE128PD

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
100749
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
All-through
Address
Taunton Road, London, SE12 8PD
Age range
4-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Capacity
1020 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Southwark
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,031
Free School Meals
29.7% (306 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
9.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
45.5 (+26.1 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
74.4 (+22.4 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
49.4 (+9.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
9.1 (8.4 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
40 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
79
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,031 pupils
4-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Life in all its fullness"

Open minded Caring Courageous Reflective Principled Independent Insightful Resilient Knowledgeable

Church of England; welcomes pupils of all faiths and none; SIAMS Excellent (2023)

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher introduces Trinity as a unique all-through school that is warm, welcoming and family-like. The message highlights strong Ofsted/SIAMS outcomes (Ofsted 2021 Good with Outstanding elements; SIAMS Excellent 2023), a commitment to world-class education for all, two sites, and a focus on transitioning pupils smoothly from early years through secondary, with an emphasis on character development and knowledge-rich learning.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming Yoga

Facilities

Trinity Primary building – Leahurst Road, London, SE13 5HZ Trinity Secondary building – Taunton Road, Lee, London, SE12 8PD Outdoor classroom (funded by PAFT fundraiser) Renovated EYFS outdoor space with climbing equipment Resurfaced multi-use games area (The Cage) with permanent goals, hoops and markings Swings in the playground Monkey bars in the primary playground

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-engaged curriculum that builds declarative knowledge over time Explicit vocabulary instruction with set milestones to ensure equitable access Direct Vocabulary Instruction integrated into schemes of learning Character development through SMSC, FBV and the Trinity Charter Knowledge Organisers and retrieval practice to embed long-term memory Trinity Standard with seven principles guiding Teaching and Learning (high expectations, modelling, questioning, practice, reviewing, feedback, etc.) Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction informing teaching practice Gradual Release model (I-WE-YOU) to ensure gradual responsibility in learning EBacc focus at Key Stage 4 with a broad range of subjects and strong academic core

SEND Provision

SEN provision includes a wide range of interventions and tools to support learning, including an emotional regulation and sensory space (serenity room) for SEN pupils; external agencies such as Educational Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists are engaged; a Play and Drama Therapist works with children weekly; SEND Provision Mapping 2025-2026 and SEND Information Report 2025-2026; SEND policy available on policies page; SENCO contact for secondary (Clare Shobbrook) and primary (Camila Martinez).

Admissions Criteria

Applications for Reception, Year 7 and in-year admissions must be made through Lewisham Council. Year 6 pupils can automatically transfer into Trinity Secondary Year 7. The site provides an Admissions Policy, Supplementary Form, and information on Open Days and Uniform. Queries can be sent to [email protected].

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