Trimdon Hill School, Trimdon Grange
Trimdon Hill School is a special school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Trimdon Grange.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Trimdon Hill School in detail
Trimdon Hill School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Monday 23 November 2026 and an open evening on Monday 23 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in County Durham
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Trimdon Hill School has an education, health and care plan (24 of 24 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Trimdon Hill School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Albans Church (s-bound), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Trimdon Hill School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Trimdon Hill School is specifically designed to support children with SEND through small classes and highly trained staff who will adapt teaching to meet individual needs. The school offers a rich, broad curriculum alongside dedicated attention to personal and social development, British values, and keeping children safe - both in school and online. With excellent facilities, strong leadership oversight, and a clear commitment to pupil welfare, the school is well-prepared to meet each child's unique learning needs.
Key Strengths
- Small class sizes (maximum 6 pupils per group) with a teacher and two teaching assistants per class to ensure personalized learning
- Broad, well-ordered curriculum with strong focus on literacy and numeracy, enriched through humanities, creative arts, and technology
- Comprehensive safeguarding policies and procedures with dedicated safeguarding team and annual staff training
- High-quality premises with accessible facilities, outdoor play areas, and compliance with building regulations
- Experienced leadership with executive headteacher support and rigorous quality assurance processes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school has established strong foundations with comprehensive policies informed by statutory guidance, trained designated safeguarding lead, supportive safeguarding team, and planned annual staff training to maintain professional curiosity.
Trimdon Hill School is a new independent school for pupils from early years through Year 6, designed to meet the needs of pupils with SEND through four differentiated curriculum pathways. The school is likely to meet all independent school standards when it opens.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Latest from Trimdon Hill School
From Trimdon Hill School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Trimdon Hill School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
57%
Available places
24 pupils
42 places
18 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Trimdon Grange
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Trimdon Grange
Across County Durham council
Places available
5,720
Applications
4,986
Got 1st preference
94.2%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across County Durham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
24
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Trimdon Hill School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
24
Total Pupils
20
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Trimdon Hill School
How many pupils go to Trimdon Hill School?
Trimdon Hill School has around 24 pupils on roll.
Does Trimdon Hill School have specialist SEN provision?
Trimdon Hill School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Trimdon Hill School?
Trimdon Hill School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Trimdon Hill School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 4 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Trimdon Hill School?
Trimdon Hill School is at Salters Lane, Trimdon Grange, County Durham, TS29 6EY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)