Message from Headteacher and the Holy Trinity Mission Statement
Headteacher – Welcome and Introduction
Holy Trinity Catholic School is a mixed secondary school located in the Small Heath area of Birmingham. Our school is named after the Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, which sits at the heart of our Catholic faith and values. We are proud to be a founding member of the St Teresa of Calcutta Multi-Academy Catholic Company and part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Birmingham.
Although a small percentage (6%) of our pupils are Catholic, our Catholic ethos is a real strength of the school and is fully supported by all staff. Many of our pupils are Muslim, and we are proud of our respectful, faith-literate community, where pupils of different beliefs support one another and understand the importance of worship at the centre of school life. We also welcome pupils from other Christian denominations, other faiths, and families with no religious affiliation. Inclusion, respect and understanding are central to everything we do.
In January 2020, Holy Trinity was judged Outstanding in all areas during its Section 48 (Archdiocese Catholic School) Inspection. Inspectors noted that “the mission of the school permeates every aspect of its work” and praised the ‘strong culture of respect, love and ambition ‘shared by pupils and staff, where the steadfast culture of respect and love for each other as creations of God, …. drives their ambition to ‘achieve anything’.” (Section 48 Inspection Report, January 2020).
In September 2023, we introduced a new school mission, which is fully embraced by pupils, staff and families. This mission guides all aspects of school life and supports our aim for every child to thrive, to ‘belong’ and to grow spiritually, holistically, academically and personally. We want all pupils to leave Holy Trinity having grown in knowledge and spirituality, inspired to become successful, compassionate and caring citizens. Our school motto, “Learn to Love, Love to Learn,” reflects our commitment to kindness, respect, peace and celebrating individuality. Pupils continue to make exceptional and above-expected progress in a range of subjects including Religious Education and the performance of our pupils at GCSE 2025 places our school as one of the top performing schools in the country in the attainment of disadvantaged children.
Holy Trinity currently has 755 pupils on roll. We proudly serve a diverse and vibrant community, including a higher-than-average number of pupils with additional needs, those learning English as an additional language, and pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. Many pupils join us from a wide range of primary schools and with starting points below the national average. Guided by Catholic Social Teaching, we work tirelessly to support our families, reduce barriers to learning and ensure every child is given the opportunity to succeed.
In September 2023, Ofsted rated Holy Trinity Outstanding for Personal Development, Behaviour and Attitudes, and Leadership and Management. We have also recently achieved Gold accreditation in the UNICEF Rights Respecting Schools Award, recognising our strong commitment to children’s rights and wellbeing.
As a founding school within the St Teresa of Calcutta MAC, we remain fully committed to the spiritual and educational development of every child. We continue to strive for excellence so that all pupils at Holy Trinity receive the highest standard of Catholic education and care.
Thank you for taking the time to read this information and for visiting our school website.
Mrs J Daw
Interim Headteacher
Holy Trinity Catholic School
January 2026
Our Mission
To form Christ-centred pilgrims of hope, with kind hearts, questioning minds, a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for.
Holy Trinity Catholic School serves the local community; Christ is at the centre of our school and our greatest example. Our school is a place where uniqueness and diversity are celebrated and respected because we know and believe that we are united as children of God and created in His image. Through acts of love and learning, we grow in knowledge and spirituality, we are inspired to become successful citizens and are understanding, compassionate and loving to all of humanity.
Our Vision for an Outstanding Catholic Education
‘All achieve, all thrive. All belong’
Rooted in the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching, we are committed to academic excellence for every learner. We strive to secure exceptional academic, social, moral, behavioural and spiritual outcomes, enabling all to flourish and contribute positively to the common good.
Children of God. Christ-centred. A conscious community.
At Holy Trinity Catholic School, we are a welcoming, hope-filled and inclusive community, guided by the light of the Holy Trinity and grounded in Gospel values. We inspire a love of learning, ambition of spirit, and the courage and perseverance to transform the world with integrity and compassion. Anchored in faith and driven by service, we nurture discerning, wise, courageous and caring young leaders who shine Christ’s light, champion justice, and serve those most in need. Holy Trinity is a place of opportunity, belonging and refuge for all.
As a beacon of hope, inclusion and academic excellence, our school is a place of safety, dignity and welcome. We foster a caring and conscious community where every child is supported to thrive, regardless of barriers or vulnerability. We are deeply committed to supporting all pupils—particularly the most vulnerable, including those facing economic hardship, language barriers, being in care or with special educational needs—with compassion, respect and the highest expectations. Inclusion, holistic development and exceptional, impactful behaviours are at the heart of our work, alongside a strong commitment to learning, ambition and social justice. We actively contribute to the wider MAC mission, working collaboratively to serve our communities and partner schools.
Our pupils are empowered to develop their wisdom, gifts and talents within a vibrant, faith-filled environment. They experience joyful learning through rich and varied opportunities both inside and beyond the classroom, making our educational offer truly unmissable. The wellbeing of both pupils and staff is central to all we do and is fundamental to our holistic success.
High expectations underpin our strong sense of community. In a rapidly changing educational landscape, our innovative and ambitious curriculum equips pupils with the knowledge, skills and attributes needed to become resilient, highly effective learners, fully prepared for the demands of the 21st century. Our pupils learn to value, celebrate care for creation as stewards of the world around us. Exceptional standards across all aspects of school life are sustained by a highly skilled, reflective workforce committed to professional growth, challenge and lifelong learning.
Working in close partnership with pupils, parents, families and staff, we nurture articulate, confident, compassionate and emotionally responsible young people who are ready to make meaningful and positive contributions to society. Our pupils feel heard, valued and a true sense of belonging, and they are encouraged to challenge themselves to achieve beyond their personal best.
Our vision is a hope-filled future in which every learner grows in faith, wisdom, knowledge, skills and confidence, in service of the common good. Through our elite inner-city education, we transform lives—now and for the future.