Trinity School

Since September 2023, Robert Robinson, previously deputy head pastoral of The British School, Rio de Janeiro and before that senior deputy head of Rossall School. His other roles include boarding housemaster at Ardingly College for four years, head

Appeal is growing, with an extended three-form entry at year 7 expected from September 2023. Around 85-90 per cent of the onsite prep school moves up to the senior school and it also pulls in new pupils from across Devon as day pupils and from UK and

Around 20 per cent leave after GCSEs, almost all to Exeter College, topped up by new pupils joining the sixth form.

After A level, around 65 per cent to university. A solid handful take up places at Russell Group (recent destinations include

In 2023, 12 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 13 per cent A*/A at A level (39 per cent A*-B). In 2019 (the last pre-pandemic results), 11 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 54 per cent A*/A at A level (67 per cent A*-B).

Teacher-pupil relationships are important and the school prides itself on knowing each and every pupil, ensuring that nobody slips through the net. Proudly standing by its oft-repeated commitment to not being ‘an exam factory’, learning is designed

Around 30 per cent of pupils take advantage of the Learning Success team, who parents praised as ‘really helpful’. Focusing on ‘early identification to avoid frustrations and provide the right help so they have no space to drift’, teachers are

Not many schools have an on-site glamping field but its existence here sums up what makes Trinity special: this school comes into its own out of the classroom. ‘What we offer so uniquely here is a holistic education where the broader stuff is valued

‘The best thing about Trinity being a small school with excellent coaching is that pupils get the chance to play every sport and feel that they can excel – they are all big fish in this small pond,’ said a parent. There is lots of sport going on and

Boarders make up 20 per cent of the cohort and currently range from 10 to 19 years old. The majority are full time, with occasional flexi boarders and plenty of European short-termers. A good mix of cultures and nationalities – predominantly from

This is not a pristinely maintained manor, rather a much-loved, much-used, unashamedly scruffy round the edges home from home. Founded in 1979, Trinity used to be a girls' convent school. Set in an expansive location overlooking Teignmouth, it has

Pastoral care is a vitally recognised and deeply instilled part of the school, with every teacher having a pastoral role and an allocated period where pupils can come and have a chat. Half-termly, every pupil is discussed at an ‘academic pastoral

New flexible minibus routes bring pupils in from as far as Brixham, Kingsbridge and Totnes. A train station virtually on the doorstep and the good road links across the county mean pupils can attend from right across Devon. Parents of day pupils are

One of the ‘most affordable independent schools in the south west’, according to parents. Scholarships available at 11+, 13+ and 16+ with average values of around 15-20 per cent of fees but some larger awards are made depending on performance. Range

Rooted in a love of adventure and giving ample opportunities to get stuck in at every level, this is a school that genuinely develops the whole child and gives them a great time along the way. As one parent put it, ‘Trinity gives them an incredible