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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
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Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
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- Barnsley S71 2LF
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Some subjects show well-planned curricula while others need improvement.
Behaviour and Attitudes: A new behaviour policy improves calmness, but inconsistency exists.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Older struggling readers lack needed support due to insufficient staff training.
Teacher Engagement: New leaders are addressing variabilities in curriculum.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Inconsistent teaching methods lead to knowledge gaps.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teachers lack clarity in curriculum implementation.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents were consulted for the new behaviour policy.
Communication with Parents: Views of parents were sought during policy development.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: New leaders are actively addressing issues and policies.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Curriculum planning and behaviour policy improvements are ongoing.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff receive regular safeguarding updates and training.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Younger pupils feel safer reporting bullying than older pupils.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A wide range of clubs, especially sports, are offered.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy varied extracurricular activities like preparing for musicals.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive careers advice to make informed decisions.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Key stage 4 pupils' knowledge of world religions and British values needs improvement.
Support for SEND: Caring staff support SEND children well in early years.
Subjects Offered: Primary pupils develop robust knowledge while older pupils face inconsistent curriculum planning.
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About Us
Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School is a All-through, Co-Ed, Church of England/Roman Catholic school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 1158 students from age 3-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 24% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-16 | 5-16 | 4-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20 | 7.6 | 12.6 |
| Proficient Math | 102 | 85 | - |
| Proficient Read | 101 | 89 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 24% | 0% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 101 | 97 |
| Reading | 101 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% | 60.22% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7% | 6.79% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 103 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 102 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | 66.61% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 8.78% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | -3.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.8 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 101 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 101 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 63.78% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 9.29% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 27.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 40.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 26.06% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 9.25% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 14.56% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 2.51 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 88.15% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 135 | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 76.69% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 60.85% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 4.92% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 3% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.85% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 6.31% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 28.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 72% | 27.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 11.31% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 15.38% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 2.6 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 176 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 78.92% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 60.77% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 6.92% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 3.77% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.46% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.54% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.69% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 24.08% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 37.58% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 14.33% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 4.67% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 8% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.67 | 2.2 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.86% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 144 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.29% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 62.43% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 6.14% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.29% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.43% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.71% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.14% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 22.17% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.58% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 9.67% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 4.67% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 54.5% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 8.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 16.67% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School
Local authority ratio 21 : 1