Our Junior Year offers a variety of exciting and challenging experiences
We know that the transition from primary to secondary school can be a daunting time for parents and pupils alike, so making the move to Trinity at Year 6 will offer your son the opportunity to work in an academically rigorous environment, whilst also benefitting from the huge range of co-curricular opportunities we offer.
Freed from the distraction of having to prepare for SATs, your son will be able to make the most of a year of intellectual and creative challenges, as well as co-curricular opportunities which will inspire, extend and energise his mind.
Applications for entry in September are now closed. You can register your interest for entry in September
A day in the Life of the Lower School
A day in the life of a First Year student at Trinity School in Croydon. Told through the (mostly!) unedited voices of our entertaining youngest students, we hope it gives you a taster of what’s on offer in the Lower School.
Joining Trinity at an exciting time that’s full of opportunities to get stuck in to new activities and make new friends.
Our induction programme for boys joining at 11+ – which includes our New Boys’ Morning and water sports trips – is designed to ensure that your son has the best transition from his primary or prep school.
With class sizes of around 21 students, teachers will get to know your son quickly and he will always have someone to ask if he has any questions or worries. He will also have Sixth Form mentors to go to if he needs help, who have been through the process themselves.
Applications for entry in September are now closed. You can register your interest for entry in September
When your son joins us at 13+ he will be welcomed into an academically rigorous, dynamic and exciting community.
Your son will be well supported in his transition to Trinity, with Form mentors on hand to help with any questions he may have.
Alongside fun and challenging lessons that ensure your son is prepared for the next step into GCSEs, he can take advantage of the wealth of co-curricular activities available for this age group, including Sub Aqua, The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and CCF.
Applications for entry in September are now closed. You can register your interest for entry in September
We are delighted that you are considering Trinity for the Sixth Form.
The Sixth Form experience is often the most enjoyable time at school, as students explore the subjects that interest them most within a vibrant, friendly and purposeful learning environment.
Applications for entry in September are now closed. Register your interest for entry in September
Life in our Sixth Form
A day in the life of Sixth Form students at Trinity School in Croydon, in their own words. We hope you see our students in the Sixth Form are academically curious, open to new opportunities and ready to forge lifelong friendships.
We expect all our students, both internal and external applicants, to achieve at least six GCSEs at grade 7 or above (or grade A or above) and to meet the subject specific requirements for A Level study, which can be found in our Guide to A Level Subjects.
Entrance exam
All students applying to Trinity School will need to complete three assessments as part of their Entrance Exam. The assessments consist of a combination of computer-based and written components and are designed to assess academic ability regardless of the subjects you wish to study at A Level.
The Computer-Based Testing
This multiple-choice paper will test your verbal, non-verbal and numerical reasoning skills. This is an adaptive cognitive online test and assesses your underlying academic ability. This will take place on devices provided by the school. All exams will take place in the school unless the candidate is based overseas. No prior subject knowledge is required.
We strongly recommend that applicants familiarise themselves with the style of testing before the exam day. The Familiarisation
Written Exams
Written Communication Paper (60 Minutes)
This paper is made up of two 30 minute sections and tests your ability to analyse sources, as well as construct a piece of analytical writing. No prior subject knowledge is required.
Mathematical Reasoning Paper (60 Minutes)
This paper will assess your ability to manipulate numbers. There will be a range of mathematical problems to solve as well as some science-based questioning. This assessment will be accessible to everybody currently undertaking Mathematics and Science (I)GCSEs. This is a Calculator based paper. We do not provide practice papers and you are not expected to revise in preparation for these tests. The examination marks are reviewed and candidates who have performed well will be invited back for interview. The offer of a place is made based on your performance in these written and computer assessments, along with other sources of information including interviews, your personal statement, school reports and references.
Interviews
Candidates who have performed well enough in the examinations will be invited back for interview. The interviews are chance for us to get to know you, to discuss your ambitions, your interests, your engagement with the wider world, and what you hope to gain from studying here: we are looking to identify students who will flourish at Trinity and make the most of our academic provision whilst making a meaningful contribution to the community.
Most students will have two ‘general’ interviews, focussed on the above, but those interested in studying Art, Drama, DT, Music and Photography will have further subject interviews in each subject. Art, DT and Photography interviews will require you to bring a portfolio.
Art, Drama, DT and Photography also hold separate interviews for those who have applied for scholarships: candidates will be sent further details about the specific requirements of these interviews closer to the time.
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