Trinity Academy Cathedral
URN: 145579 • Wakefield WF2 8QF
Overview
- Name
- Trinity Academy Cathedral
- URN
- 145579
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Trust
- TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Anna Gillinder (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01924330640
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Thornes Road, Wakefield WF2 8QF
Summary
Trinity Academy Cathedral, located in Wakefield, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,037 students and a capacity of 1,050. The school is distinguished by its Christian ethos and commitment to fostering an environment where students can achieve their full potential. Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in 2022, Trinity Academy Cathedral prioritises high-quality teaching and has a strong focus on academic excellence, consistently achieving top results in GCSE and BTEC qualifications.
The school places significant emphasis on personal development and pastoral care, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support throughout their secondary education. With core values of empathy, honesty, respect, and responsibility, the school promotes a culture of mutual respect and high standards of behaviour among its pupils.
Trinity Academy Cathedral also offers a broad and innovative curriculum, including opportunities for students interested in the arts through its CAPA Juniors programme. The school aims to make a positive impact on the community, encouraging students to embrace challenges and develop resilience as they prepare for their future.
The school places significant emphasis on personal development and pastoral care, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support throughout their secondary education. With core values of empathy, honesty, respect, and responsibility, the school promotes a culture of mutual respect and high standards of behaviour among its pupils.
Trinity Academy Cathedral also offers a broad and innovative curriculum, including opportunities for students interested in the arts through its CAPA Juniors programme. The school aims to make a positive impact on the community, encouraging students to embrace challenges and develop resilience as they prepare for their future.
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Nearby alternatives
- Outwood Grange Academy (68.4)
- Woodkirk Academy (67.3)
- Horbury Academy (61.6)
- Rodillian Academy (61.0)
- Kettlethorpe High School (59.5)
Key details
- LA
- Wakefield
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 1037
- Boys
- 485
- Girls
- 552
- FSM %
- 41.40
- Open date
- 2018-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1037 | 485 | 552 | 1050 | 41.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1022 | 481 | 541 | 1050 | 40.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1005 | 469 | 536 | 1030 | 35.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1005 | 469 | 536 | 1050 | 35.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 962 | 444 | 518 | 1050 | 30.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 928 | 423 | 505 | 1050 | 26.70 |
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