Trinity Academy New Bridge

URN: 146640 • Sunderland SR5 3NF

Overview

Name
Trinity Academy New Bridge
URN
146640
Type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Trust
TRINITY ACADEMY NEWCASTLE
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
36.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alan Carter (since 2025)
Telephone
01912986950
Website
Visit
Address
Craigshaw Road, Sunderland SR5 3NF

Summary

Trinity Academy New Bridge is a mixed special academy located in Sunderland, serving 133 pupils with a capacity of 140. As part of the Trinity Academy Newcastle Multi-Academy Trust, the school focuses on supporting students with diverse and complex learning needs. The academy is committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment that addresses the social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs of its learners.

The curriculum at Trinity Academy New Bridge includes a new relationship, sex education, and health component, aimed at enhancing personal development. This initiative reflects the academy's dedication to fostering well-rounded individuals and is part of a broader strategy to reintegrate students into education following the disruptions caused by COVID-19. The school encourages parental involvement and feedback regarding the curriculum and student development.

Trinity Academy New Bridge operates under a trauma-informed approach, prioritising positive mental health and well-being. The academy aims to build empathetic relationships, promote resilience, and create a supportive community where students can thrive academically and personally. Core values such as calmness, kindness, and honesty underpin the school's ethos, guiding its strategic objectives for sustainable growth and effective leadership.

Key details

LA
Sunderland
Age range
11 - 19
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
TRINITY ACADEMY NEWCASTLE
Capacity
140
Pupils
133
Boys
112
Girls
21
FSM %
75.20
Open date
2018-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 133 112 21 140 75.20
2024-09-11 134 111 23 140 70.90
2023-09-11 134 115 19 140 70.10
2022-09-11 134 115 19 140 70.10
2021-09-11 118 106 12 140 63.40
2020-09-11 104 95 9 140 60.60

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