Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Trinity Church of England School excels at combining high academic expectations with genuine care for every child. The school creates an inclusive community where all pupils - whether disadvantaged or with additional needs - feel valued and are given the support they need to succeed. Teachers are skilled at identifying gaps in learning quickly and adapting their teaching, while the school enriches learning through diverse experiences that help children develop into confident, responsible citizens.
Key Strengths
- Pupils achieve well above national averages in national tests and GCSEs, with rapid progress from their starting points
- High attendance and positive behaviour across all year groups, with a strong sense of community and belonging
- Rich, ambitious curriculum with emphasis on reading, writing and mathematics, plus a wide range of enrichment opportunities
- Strong support systems for vulnerable pupils including mental health support and effective mentoring
- Highly effective teaching with regular feedback and quick identification of gaps in learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, arts clubs, technology clubs including jewellery making and tabletop games, instrumental lessons, residential trips, charity campaigns, school productions, work experience, local community visits and projects
Trinity Church of England School is a high-performing school where pupils make rapid progress across all subjects, with particularly strong results in English and mathematics. The school creates a nurturing, inclusive community where all pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs, thrive and achieve well.
At a Glance
29.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 79% to 89%. Maths has remained stable at around 88%. Writing has improved from 89% to 93%.
Class Sizes
24.4
Avg class size
25.6
Infant (KS1)
28.4
KS2
43
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
103%
Over capacity
1,048 pupils
1,020 capacity
28 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Lewisham
Places available
2,251
Applications
2,923
Got 1st preference
63.9%
Got preferred school
93.5%
Secondary admissions across Lewisham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.12005%
Overall absence
9.83284%
Persistent absence
1,017
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Brindishe Lee School
Brindishe Manor School
St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School
St Winifred's RC Primary School
Brindishe Green School
Wingfield Primary School
John Ball Primary School
Brooklands Primary School
Baring Primary School
Heath House Preparatory School
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