Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham, London
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 16 in London. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2016. That was 10 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2026 GCSE results were the 140th-highest of the 266 schools in London with published results, and 983rd of 3,298 across England. It was 92% full in 2025.
- GCSE results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
- Progress (2024)
- Well above average
Year 7 applications for September 2027 close in 5 days
Deadline Saturday 31 October 2026. Apply to Lewisham (the council where you live). Offers on 1 March.
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Lewisham (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham in detail
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham in its own words
In its own words: "This week our Year 4s discovered the magic of West End theatre - sequins, songs and standing ovations all round… Trinity Secondary hosted the Year 11 Parent Information Evening."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2026, pupils at Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 48.4 in Lewisham and 47 across England.
53% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 49% in Lewisham and 47% in England.
That is up from 48.3 in 2025.
Its most recent Progress 8 score, for 2024, was 0.53: pupils made well above average progress compared with pupils nationally who started secondary school at the same level. Progress 8 was not published for 2026.
Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 46.7, against 51.5 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 4.8 points.
Pupils sat GCSEs in 25 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Religious Studies, Combined Science and Geography.
Getting a place at Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
For September 2026 entry, 59 families put Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham as their first choice and 382 named it as one of their preferences, for 90 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 11 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state secondary schools to Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham are St Matthew Academy (0.7 miles, Good, Attainment 8 54.2); Thomas Tallis School (1 mile, Good, Attainment 8 47.4); Prendergast Vale School (1.2 miles, Attainment 8 40.2); and Harris Academy Greenwich (1.4 miles, Outstanding, Attainment 8 49.8).
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham's 2026 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.
St Matthew AcademyThomas Tallis SchoolPrendergast Vale SchoolHarris Academy Greenwich
What parents say
120 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham (as of April 2026): 98% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 88% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (98%); the weakest, that they are kept well informed about progress (86%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 121 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 93% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 18% to a further education college and 2% to an apprenticeship.
Who goes there
In 2026, 230 pupils (21.9%) received SEN support and 56 (5.3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Hither Green, about 630 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lampmead Road, 240 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham issued 70 suspensions, 6.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Primary schools nearby
The primary schools closest to Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham are Brindishe Lee School (0.1 miles), Brindishe Manor School (0.3 miles), St Margaret's Lee CofE Primary School (0.3 miles) and St Winifred's RC Primary School (0.5 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.
Brindishe Lee SchoolBrindishe Manor SchoolSt Margaret's Lee CofE Primary SchoolSt Winifred's RC Primary School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
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.
About
Trinity Church of England School is a coeducational Church of England all-through school based over two sites in the London Borough of Lewisham, England.
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At a Glance
29.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
120 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
Academic year 2025/26GCSE Results
2025/26 academic year
Progress 8 has remained stable at around 0.53 (2023 to 2024). Attainment 8 has declined from 50.1 to 50.0 (2023 to 2026). GCSE English & Maths 5+ has remained stable at around 53% (2023 to 2026).
Performance by Group
| Group | Progress 8 | Attainment 8 | Eng+Maths 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| All pupils | - | 50.0 | 53% |
| Disadvantaged(37) | - | 46.7 | 40.5% |
| Not known to be disadvantaged(80) | - | 51.5 | 58.8% |
| Boys(71) | - | 48.2 | 49.3% |
| Girls(46) | - | 52.7 | 58.7% |
Show more breakdowns (2)
| Known or believed to be other than English(31) | - | 54.5 | 67.7% |
| Non mobile(115) | - | 50.5 | 53.9% |
2025/26 academic year - DfE performance tables data
GCSE Subjects Offered
+ 5 more subjects
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
After GCSEs - Leaver Destinations
After GCSEs (Year 11) - 121 students
2023/24 data
Exclusions & Suspensions
1
Permanent exclusions
0.10%
Exclusion rate
70
Suspensions
6.66%
Suspension rate
59 pupils received one or more suspensions out of 1,051 pupils
2024/25 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham.
- V.I.B.E Tuition340m away · Not yet graded
- Sportacus at Brindishe Lee370m away · Not yet graded
- Creative Chameleons520m away · Not yet graded
- For Kids Co. Ltd700m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Lewisham's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham is in Lewisham; for families living there:
Apply to Lewisham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 72
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 9
- Children hurt
- 7
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 72 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 63 slight.
7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
11 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 Lewisham is 75 (the median across 98 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
Your chances of a place at Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
92%
Near capacity
1,044 pupils
1,140 places
96 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Lewisham council
Places available
2,238
Applications
2,828
Got 1st preference
63.5%
Got preferred school
91.4%
All secondary applications across Lewisham council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
230
SEN Support
56
EHC Plans
27.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,048
Total Pupils
553
Boys
495
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
65
Teachers
16.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£58,059
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,259
Per pupil
£9480k
Total funding
£369k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
9.8%
Persistent absence
1,017
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
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Questions parents ask about Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
What are GCSE results like at Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50. 53% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham's Ofsted rating?
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
No fixed boundary. When Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham is oversubscribed, Lewisham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham was not full in 2025: it ran at 92% of its 1140 places.
How big are the classes at Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
Classes at Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham average 25.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham has around 1048 pupils on roll. 30% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham in 2024/25. 9.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
Apply through Lewisham's coordinated admissions process, naming Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham on your application. Applications for Year 7 places starting in September 2027 close on Saturday 31 October 2026, and offers are made on Monday 1 March 2027. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham: V.I.B.E Tuition (340m away, registered, not yet graded), Sportacus at Brindishe Lee (370m away, registered, not yet graded) and Creative Chameleons (520m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 72 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 9 serious and 63 slight. 7 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 11 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 Lewisham is 75 (the median across 98 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham?
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham is at Taunton Road, London, SE12 8PD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)