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Trinity Academy Cathedral

Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QF

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Wakefield.

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Church of England
Pupils
1,037
Ages
11-16
FSM
41.4%
Attainment 8
48.6
Ofsted
Outstanding
May 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.9%
Basics 9-5
49.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
49.5%
EBacc APS
4.32
EBacc 9-5
22.5%
EBacc 9-4
33.0%
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About Trinity Academy Cathedral

Trinity Academy Cathedral is a secondary school in Wakefield, Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.6. The school has around 1,037 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QF | More schools in Wakefield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Trinity Academy Cathedral, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — Outstanding
  2. Nov 2016 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Cathedral Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Trinity Academy Cathedral

What is Trinity Academy Cathedral's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Academy Cathedral received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Trinity Academy Cathedral's latest exam results?
Trinity Academy Cathedral: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Trinity Academy Cathedral located?
Trinity Academy Cathedral is a secondary school in Wakefield, Wakefield (WF2 8QF).
How many pupils attend Trinity Academy Cathedral?
Trinity Academy Cathedral has around 1,037 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Trinity Academy Cathedral with other schools?
View Trinity Academy Cathedral's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Wakefield.