Trinity Academy Cathedral is a secondary academy in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Trinity Academy Cathedral has a Progress 8 score of +0.34 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 47.0, 68% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 1,037 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 12.3%, 31% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.3%.
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Trinity Academy Cathedral has a Progress 8 score of +0.34, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 47.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
68% of students at Trinity Academy Cathedral achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Trinity Academy Cathedral has an overall absence rate of 10.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Trinity Academy Cathedral is 12.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Trinity Academy Cathedral has 1,037 pupils on roll.
31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Trinity Academy Cathedral was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Trinity Academy Cathedral is due for reinspection this year (2026).
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Trinity Academy Cathedral's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
65/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
37/mo
57% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
12
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Wakefield area
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.