Trinity Academy St. Edwards
Free schools secondary school in Barnsley (Barnsley).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Trinity Mat will pour all its experience and expertise into creating another unique and exceptional academy which opens up exciting new opportunities for every student. We are proud to be members of the Global School Alliance.
The Global School Alliance provides a framework for schools to build and develop a whole-school approach to embedding global dimensions in their curriculum and ethos. Trinity Mat's 'no excuses' culture places high quality teaching and learning above everything: We aspire to do the best for each student in our care. As a result, our students' outcomes are exceptionally high.
We employ the best teachers, continually developing their capacity to inspire young minds, ensure strong and deep learning, and equip students for study or employment post-school. The curriculum is wide-ranging.
It focuses particularly on literacy, science, technology and maths, all of which are vital in developing the skills and thinking needed by 21 st century colleges, universities and employers. Trinity Mat has built excellent partnerships with businesses that will enrich our students' experience and insights.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
5 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Coding
- Creative Writing
- Drama
- Stem
- White Rose Maths
Awards
5 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy Eating AwardRecognised award
- Inclusion Quality MarkInclusion
- Leading Parent Partnership AwardWorking with families
- Music MarkMusic
- Quality in CareersRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 148561
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Barnsley
- Constituency
- Barnsley South
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2021
Governing body (11 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Nigel Leeder | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Nick Lamyman | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Chas Ponsford | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Shane Sutton | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Dawn Monk | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Ms Jade Hodgkinson | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Michael Fahey | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Steven Bullough | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Ms Jenny Davis | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Jon Gibbins | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2021 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mark Allen | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
| Ms Amy Mellor Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
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