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Trinity Academy Cathedral Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Trinity Academy Cathedral is a academy converter secondary school in Wakefield , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1037 pupils, and a capacity of 1050 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,037

Pupils

1,050

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2022

Trinity Academy Cathedral Catchment Area Information

Admission to Trinity Academy Cathedral is managed by Wakefield and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Trinity Academy Cathedral — School Information

Full address
Thornes Road, Wakefield, WF2 8QF
Local authority
Wakefield
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Religious character
Church of England
Free school meals
41.4% of pupils
DfE URN
145579

Other Secondary Schools in Wakefield

If Trinity Academy Cathedral is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Wakefield are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Trinity Academy Cathedral

Is Trinity Academy Cathedral oversubscribed?

Trinity Academy Cathedral is operating close to its capacity of 1050 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Trinity Academy Cathedral?

Trinity Academy Cathedral uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Wakefield before each admissions cycle.

What age range does Trinity Academy Cathedral cover?

Trinity Academy Cathedral is a secondary school in Wakefield, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Trinity Academy Cathedral?

Trinity Academy Cathedral was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.