All-ThroughCo-educationalISI · Excellent
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Trinity School

Stalybridge, Cheshire · SK15 1SH

AAB+ A-level

9–7 GCSE

18.9%

Day fees

£8k

Inspection

Excellent

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Trinity Christian School is a small, faith-driven independent school in Stalybridge, Cheshire, offering education from Nursery through to Year 11 for around 125 pupils. Founded on explicitly Christian values, the school aims to integrate faith across all aspects of school life, seeking to develop the 'God-given potential' of each child in a nurturing, close-knit community. Its deliberately small size means pupils receive highly personalised attention in a family atmosphere quite unlike larger independent schools. The school is non-selective and open to families who share or respect its Christian ethos.

  • Explicitly Christian ethos integrated throughout the curriculum and school culture
  • Very small class sizes enabling strong individual attention and pastoral care
  • All-through provision from age 3 to 16 offering continuity and community stability

Who thrives here

Pupils from Christian families, or families who value a faith-centred education, who thrive in a small, nurturing environment where they are known personally by staff. Children who benefit from close relationships and a values-driven community rather than a high-pressure academic hothouse will feel at home here.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports30th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeing100th pct

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeAll-Through · Day
Founded1596
Number of pupils125
Sixth form325
Pupils with SEND126
Age range3–18
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£7.5k/yr
Settingurban
LocationThe school is located centrally in Stalybridge town, close to the railway station with connections to Manchester Piccadilly.
EthosChristian (non-denominational)

Contact & visit

Birbeck Street, Off High Street

Stalybridge, Cheshire

SK15 1SH

www.trinityschool.org.uk
01613030674
Mr Christopher O'Gorman, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Stalybridge10 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Trinity School?

Day fees at Trinity School are approximately £7,500 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Trinity School?

Trinity School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Trinity School's exam results?

At Trinity School, 18.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Trinity School a boarding school?

Trinity School is a day school in Stalybridge and does not offer boarding.

What is Trinity School's latest inspection rating?

ISI rated Trinity School “Excellent” (2021).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Warm, family-like community where children are well known by staff

Strong Christian values embedded in daily school life

Attentive pastoral care and responsiveness of staff to individual pupil needs

Common concerns

!Very limited co-curricular breadth and facilities compared to larger independent schools

!No sixth form provision meaning pupils must transition elsewhere at 16

!Small pupil population may limit peer diversity and social opportunities