Trinity Academy New Bridge is a special academy in Sunderland for children and young people aged 11 to 19.
- Ages 11–19
- 128 pupils
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 11 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 128 (places for 140)
- Headteacher
- Mr Alan Carter
- Part of
- Trinity Academy Newcastle
- Opened
- 1 December 2018
- Free school meals
- 74.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Sunderland
- School reference (URN)
- 146640
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Sunderland council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Graded by area, July 2025
Inspected in July 2025. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationRequires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementRequires improvement
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Craigshaw Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NF
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Questions about Trinity Academy New Bridge
How do I get a place at Trinity Academy New Bridge?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Trinity Academy New Bridge. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What ages does Trinity Academy New Bridge take?
Aged 11 to 19, boys and girls.
What is Trinity Academy New Bridge’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Trinity Academy New Bridge?
Craigshaw Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NF, in Sunderland.
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