We aim to provide a curriculum that motivates and encourages creativity, and offers appropriate challenge to children of all abilities.

Subject Year 7 Year 8 Year 9
English 7 periods 7 periods 7 periods
Mathematics 7 periods 7 periods 7 periods
Science 5 periods 5 periods 5 periods
DT (Engineering) 4 periods 3 periods 3 periods
RE 3 periods 3 periods 3 periods
History 3 periods 3 periods 3 periods
Geography 3 periods 3 periods 3 periods
Business & Computing 3 periods 3 periods 3 periods
French/Spanish 4 periods 4 periods 4 periods
Music 2 periods 2 periods 2 periods
Art 2 periods 2 periods 2 periods
Drama 2 periods 2 periods 2 periods
PSHE 1 period 1 period 1 period
Citizenship 1 period 1 period
PE 4 periods 4 periods 4 periods
Careers Half-termly Half-termly
(Click on any subject above to learn more)

In Year 7

Students are set into ability groups in English, and are taught in their forms for all other subjects other than Maths, PE and Engineering where smaller mixed ability groups are created.

Half the year group takes French and half Spanish.

In Year 8

Students are set into ability groups in English and there is some setting in Science. They taught in their forms for all other subjects other than Maths, PE and Engineering where smaller mixed ability groups are created.

Half the year group continues to take French and half Spanish.

In Year 9

Students are set into ability groups in English, Maths, Modern Languages and Science. They are taught in their forms for all other subjects other than PE and Engineering where smaller mixed ability groups are created.

Half the year group continues to take French and half Spanish.

We also offer Careers Education Information Advice & Guidance.

What’s happening at Trinity High.

Read the latest news from our school.

Nov 27, 2025

GCSE Presentation Evening

On Friday, 21st November, 2025, it was a pleasure to welcome the 2024/25 cohort of Year 11 students to the University of Manchester’s Whitworth Hall for our annual GCSE Presentation […]

Nov 27, 2025

Show Debate

Prior to the GCSE Presentation Evening, our Debate Mate Team showcased their talents by performing a ‘show debate’ for the Archbishop of York, along with governors and members of staff […]

Nov 27, 2025

Lost Atoms Trip

From Head of Drama, Mr Cowie: “On Wednesday 12th November, the 36 students of the BTEC Performing Arts Courses visited the Lowry Theatre to watch ‘Lost Atoms’, an original performance […]

Nov 27, 2025

Wood Street Mission Christmas Gift Appeal

In last week’s assemblies, our House Leaders launched the Wood Street Mission Christmas Gift Appeal. Thank you to those who have already made kind donations and sent in gifts for […]