Trinity School, Dagenham
Trinity School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 19 in Dagenham. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in September 2023 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2014)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Trinity School in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Trinity School are Oxlow Bridge School (0.4 miles), SENARP Vibe Independent School (1.2 miles), The Compass School (1.4 miles) and Northstar Nurture School (1.4 miles).
Oxlow Bridge SchoolSENARP Vibe Independent SchoolThe Compass SchoolNorthstar Nurture School
Where pupils go next
Of the 26 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms.
Who goes there
43.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 39.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are Black (32%), Asian (30%) and White British (18%).
Almost every pupil at Trinity School has an education, health and care plan (312 of 312 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Trinity School has a SEN unit for autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 27 places, 34 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Dagenham Heathway, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Connor Road, 120 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Trinity School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Trinity School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from November 2014, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Outstanding.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
43.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SEN unit: Autism, SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Keep up with Trinity School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Trinity School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Trinity School is in Barking and Dagenham; for families living there:
Apply to Barking and Dagenham for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 67
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 8
- Children hurt
- 15
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 67 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 59 slight.
15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 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 Barking and Dagenham is 65 (the median across 68 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
Area Demand Pressure - Dagenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Dagenham
Across Barking and Dagenham council
Places available
3,518
Applications
3,094
Got 1st preference
81.9%
Got preferred school
96.4%
All secondary applications across Barking and Dagenham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(6)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
312
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Trinity School has a SEN unit for autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 27 places, 34 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
312
Total Pupils
218
Boys
94
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
55
Teachers
5.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,553
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
14.0%
Overall absence
45.5%
Persistent absence
233
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 School
Showing 10 of 15 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Trinity School
What are SATs results like at Trinity School?
Of the pupils at Trinity School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Trinity School's Ofsted rating?
Trinity School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in September 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in November 2014, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Trinity School?
No fixed boundary. When Trinity School is oversubscribed, Barking and Dagenham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Trinity School?
Trinity School has around 312 pupils on roll. 44% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Trinity School have specialist SEN provision?
Trinity School has a SEN unit for autism, severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 27 places, 34 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Trinity School?
14% of sessions were missed at Trinity School in 2024/25. 45.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Trinity School?
Apply through Barking and Dagenham's coordinated admissions process, naming Trinity School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Trinity School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 67 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 8 serious and 59 slight. 15 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 9 on foot and 6 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 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 Barking and Dagenham is 65 (the median across 68 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Trinity School?
Trinity School is at Heathway, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7SJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)