Is Trinity Academy St. Edwards a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 14 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 5th of 11 secondary schools in Barnsley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Trinity Academy St. Edwards's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Trinity Academy St. Edwards averaged an Attainment 8 score of 53.4 (England: 46.2). 65.5% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Trinity Academy St. Edwards?

Applications for Year 7 places at Trinity Academy St. Edwards starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Trinity Academy St. Edwards

Keresforth Close, Barnsley, S70 6FP

Local ranking5th of 11 secondary schools in Barnsley

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 14 May 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 53.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 65.5% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 80.1% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 171

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 717
Boys: 448 (51%)
Girls: 434 (49%)
Capacity: 900 (98% full)
SEND: 13.5%
FSM Eligible: 25.7%
EAL: 9.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.2%
SEN Support: 9.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 45.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,423/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 7.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.2% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.5%
White Other: 8.9%
Black African: 1.4%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Asian Other: 0.8%
Other: 0.8%
White Irish: 0.4%

83.5%

White British

8.9%

White Other

1.4%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01226664166

contactus@stedwards.trinitymat.org

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Keresforth Close

Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 148561
UKPRN: 10088782
Establishment No.: 4013
Trust: TRINITY MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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