All-throughData as of May 2026

Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2LF

Academy sponsor led · Ages 3–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Sept 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

37.2school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

56.0%

Writing

65.0%

Maths

69.0%

RWM Combined

48.0%

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

37.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

9.3%

Basics 9-5

19.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

37.2

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	37.1	46.4
2023/24	34.2	46.4
2024/25	37.2	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.52	0.00
2023/24	-0.74	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

15.3%

EBacc APS

3.11

EBacc 9-5

5.1%

EBacc 9-4

7.3%

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Nearby secondary schools

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0.58 km away · Academy special converter

Good

Springwell Alternative Academy

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Good

Outwood Academy Carlton

1.32 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Barnsley College

3.3 km away · Further education

Outwood Academy Shafton

3.74 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

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About Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 120 responses), 42% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.2. The school has around 1,148 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Carlton Road, Barnsley, S71 2LF | More schools in Barnsley

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2022 — Requires improvement
Nov 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: Holy Trinity)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School

What is Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School's Ofsted rating?

Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What do parents say about Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 120 responses): 42% of parents would recommend Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School.

What are Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School's latest exam results?

Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.2. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School located?

Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School is a secondary school in Barnsley, Barnsley (S71 2LF).

How many pupils attend Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School?

Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School has around 1,148 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Holy Trinity Catholic and Church of England School with other schools?

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