Durham Trinity School & Sports College
URN: 114349 • Durham DH1 5WB
Overview
- Name
- Durham Trinity School & Sports College
- URN
- 114349
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Grimwood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01913864612
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dunholme Close, Durham DH1 5WB
Summary
Durham Trinity School & Sports College is a community special school located in Durham, catering to a diverse range of pupils aged 2-19 with autism and varying degrees of learning difficulties. The school is designed to support students with complex needs, ensuring that every pupil has an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) tailored to their individual requirements. The environment is continuously adapted to meet the evolving needs of the student population, with recent enhancements including additional classrooms and specialist facilities such as a sensory room and hydrotherapy pool.
The curriculum at Durham Trinity is structured around three pathways, focusing on academic, emotional, and physical development. The school promotes a holistic approach to learning, incorporating enrichment activities such as sports, dance, and outdoor play. A dedicated Further Education Unit supports students until the age of 19, preparing them for the next stages of their lives through community engagement and life skills training.
Staff at Durham Trinity are highly skilled in special educational needs and work collaboratively with families and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for students. The school prioritises mental health and wellbeing, providing resources and support for both students and their families. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can access further information through the school's website.
The curriculum at Durham Trinity is structured around three pathways, focusing on academic, emotional, and physical development. The school promotes a holistic approach to learning, incorporating enrichment activities such as sports, dance, and outdoor play. A dedicated Further Education Unit supports students until the age of 19, preparing them for the next stages of their lives through community engagement and life skills training.
Staff at Durham Trinity are highly skilled in special educational needs and work collaboratively with families and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for students. The school prioritises mental health and wellbeing, providing resources and support for both students and their families. Parents are encouraged to engage with the school community and can access further information through the school's website.
Useful links
- Durham SEND Information and Support Service (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Contact SENCo (sen)
- Key Policies (sen)
- SEN Provision (sen)
- How do we consult with our SEN pupils? (sen)
- Pastoral, Medical and Social Support (sen)
- SEN Transition (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Teaching, Learning and the Curriculum (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Hope Wood Academy (53.6)
- Elemore Hall School (50.3)
- The Chorister School (49.4)
- Arabic School In Durham (ASD) C.O. Bowburn Community Association (45.2)
- Aykley Heads Centre (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- County Durham
- Age range
- 2 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- Pupils
- 252
- Boys
- 180
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 55.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-02-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 252 | 180 | 72 | 55.50 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 246 | 172 | 74 | 49.80 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 237 | 168 | 69 | 40.40 | |
| 2022-09-11 | 237 | 168 | 69 | 40.40 | |
| 2021-09-11 | 237 | 163 | 74 | 42.70 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 225 | 155 | 70 | 37.60 |
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