Special schoolData as of May 2026

Trinity Academy New Bridge

Craigshaw Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NF

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Apr 2023

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

Academic picture

2.1school · 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

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

2.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

0.0%

Basics 9-5

0.0%

Exam attainment

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

School · 2024/25

2.1

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	3.3	46.4
2024/25	2.1	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

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2023/24	-2.34	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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

0.0%

EBacc APS

0.08

EBacc 9-5

0.0%

EBacc 9-4

0.0%

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Nearby secondary schools

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0.88 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Harry Watts Academy

1.19 km away · Free schools special

Outstanding

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1.4 km away · Special post 16 institution

Red House Academy

2.23 km away · Academy sponsor led

Good

Boldon School

2.92 km away · Community school

Good

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About Trinity Academy New Bridge

Trinity Academy New Bridge is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 28 responses), 61% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.1. The school has around 133 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Craigshaw Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NF | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

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

Apr 2023 — Requires improvement
Jun 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: The New Bridge Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Trinity Academy New Bridge

What is Trinity Academy New Bridge's Ofsted rating?

Trinity Academy New Bridge received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What do parents say about Trinity Academy New Bridge?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 28 responses): 61% of parents would recommend Trinity Academy New Bridge.

What are Trinity Academy New Bridge's latest exam results?

Trinity Academy New Bridge: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Trinity Academy New Bridge located?

Trinity Academy New Bridge is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland (SR5 3NF).

How many pupils attend Trinity Academy New Bridge?

Trinity Academy New Bridge has around 133 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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