Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham, London

Good
All-through
Voluntary aided school
Mixed
Church of England
Ages 416

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr David Lucas
Pupils:1,048 / 1,020 capacity
LA:Lewisham
Phone:02088523191
Address:Taunton Road, London, SE12 8PD
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 10 months ago
-

Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Good

Early Years

Inspected 25 November 2025View full report
URN:100749
UKPRN:10016684
Diocese:Diocese of Southwark
Constituency:Lewisham East
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+10ppMaths-1ppWriting+4pp

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

Getting There

Train Stations

Hither Green (Entrance)
633m · 10 min walk
Hither Green Rail Station
681m · 11 min walk
Lee (Entrance)
695m · 11 min walk

Bus Stops

Lampmead Road (Stop L)
237m · 4 min walk
Lee Green /The Old Tigers Head (Stop K)
245m · 4 min walk
Burnt Ash Road / Lee Road (Stop H)
290m · 5 min walk
Lee Green (Stop J)
369m · 6 min walk
Handen Road (Stop E)
393m · 6 min walk
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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

Medium pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:18,868

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Lewisham

Moderate demand1.30x oversubscription

Places available

2,251

Applications

2,923

Got 1st preference

63.9%

Got preferred school

93.5%

Secondary admissions across Lewisham (2025/26)

Inspection History(10)

25 November 2025
Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
Early YearsGood
19 October 2021
13 October 2016
Leadership & ManagementGood

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

5.12005%

Overall absence

9.83284%

Persistent absence

1,017

Enrolments

Authorised3.08613%
Unauthorised2.03392%
Persistent (10%+)9.83284%
Severe (50%+)1.17994%

Absence trend

3.57546%
18/19
2.90815%
20/21
4.55773%
21/22
5.12312%
22/23
5.14033%
23/24
5.12005%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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