The Trinity School
URN: 143701 • Colchester CO4 6ED
Overview
- Name
- The Trinity School
- URN
- 143701
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ALPHA TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mark Orrin (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01206700910
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Carris Close, Colchester CO4 6ED
Summary
The Trinity School, located in Colchester, Essex, is a mixed secondary free school with a current enrolment of 597 students and a capacity of 900. As part of the Alpha Trust, which includes several local schools, The Trinity School aims to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and challenged. The school's ethos is built around its Triple Crown Values of integrity, tenacity, and ambition, guiding students to become resilient and responsible citizens prepared for future challenges.
The curriculum at The Trinity School is designed to promote aspiration and excellence, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in a modern society and compete in a global economy. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Mr. Mark Orrin, is committed to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed academically and personally.
The school actively engages with the local community, providing various opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities and events. Parents are encouraged to reach out for any inquiries, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and student welfare. For more information, visit their website at [thetrinityschool.co.uk](https://www.thetrinityschool.co.uk/).
The curriculum at The Trinity School is designed to promote aspiration and excellence, equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in a modern society and compete in a global economy. The leadership team, led by Headteacher Mr. Mark Orrin, is committed to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to succeed academically and personally.
The school actively engages with the local community, providing various opportunities for students to participate in extracurricular activities and events. Parents are encouraged to reach out for any inquiries, ensuring a collaborative approach to education and student welfare. For more information, visit their website at [thetrinityschool.co.uk](https://www.thetrinityschool.co.uk/).
Useful links
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- Absence Reporting (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Key Dates (other)
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- Careers Programe Information (other)
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- Privacy Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Key Information (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Colchester County High School for Girls (77.7)
- Colchester County High School for Girls (70.2)
- Colchester Royal Grammar School (70.2)
- The Gilberd School (70.2)
- The Stanway School (65.5)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ALPHA TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 597
- Boys
- 292
- Girls
- 305
- FSM %
- 14.70
- Open date
- 2021-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 597 | 292 | 305 | 900 | 14.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 419 | 203 | 216 | 900 | 16.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 123 | 53 | 70 | 900 | 7.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 123 | 53 | 70 | 900 | 7.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 900 |
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