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OpenOfsted: Urgent improvementURN 141865

Trinity Academy Newcastle

Academy special converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE4 8XJ

Ages 5–16 · 205 pupils · Newcastle upon Tyne

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Ofsted

Urgent improvement

Attainment 8

2.8

Overall absence

41.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Urgent improvement

Inspection date

2025-11-20

Category of concern

Special measures

  • AchievementUrgent improvement
  • Curriculum and teachingUrgent improvement
  • InclusionUrgent improvement
  • Attendance and behaviourUrgent improvement
  • Personal development and wellbeingUrgent improvement
  • Leadership and governanceUrgent improvement

Safeguarding standards: Not met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-2.49
−20+2
Attainment 82.8
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+4%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.1

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
95.0
Avg scaled score — maths
89.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
92.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence41.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)82.4%
Unauthorised23.6%
Authorised absence
17.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
40.0%
Enrolments in measure
210

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill114%

205 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
205
Boys / girls
173 / 32
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
205 / 180 (114%)
Free school meals
89.8%
FSM pupils
184
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 5–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TRINITY ACADEMY NEWCASTLE
Academy trust
TRINITY ACADEMY NEWCASTLE
Sponsor
Trinity Academy Newcastle
Headteacher
Mr Mark Kennedy

Location

Address
Condercum Road
Postcode
NE4 8XJ
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
District
Newcastle upon Tyne
Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 5–16, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 205 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 89.8%. SEN provision includes: SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE4
20
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • Absence8.8%
    • FSM53.6%
    • Demand1.00

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    • EM5+60%
    • Absence8.3%

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mark Kennedy
Telephone
01912986950
Website
www.tanmat.org

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