Open Free School Secondary Mixed

The Trinity School

Carris Close, Colchester, CO4 6ED
Part of: ALPHA TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Trinity School
Colchester, CO4 6ED
597 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
14.70% FSM %
292 Boys
305 Girls
About The Trinity School

The Trinity School is a Secondary Free Schools serving Colchester and the surrounding area in Essex. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the East of England region.

It has 597 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Mark Orrin.

Information on The Trinity School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Essex
Region East of England
Administrative District Colchester
Parliamentary Constituency Colchester
Ward Mile End
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ALPHA TRUST
Opened 01-09-2021
UKPRN 10088816
URN 143701
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Debbi Emm Chair of Local Governing Body 02/07/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Vanessa McMahon Chair of Local Governing Body 13/03/2023 13/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Allen Local Governor 18/12/2023 17/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Yemi Atiku Local Governor 18/10/2022 17/10/2026 Elected by parents
Eve Brindley Local Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Emrich Local Governor 14/03/2023 13/03/2027 Elected by parents
Lynne Gettings Local Governor 22/10/2024 21/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Linda Gous Local Governor 08/12/2021 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr George Lowe Local Governor 08/10/2024 07/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Vanessa McMahon Local Governor 14/03/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Simon Newell Local Governor 14/03/2023 13/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mark Orrin Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
The Gilberd School
0.06 km • Colchester
Other
Brinkley Grove Primary School
0.16 km • Colchester
Other
Highwoods Community Primary School
0.57 km • Colchester
Other
St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Colchester
1.03 km • COLCHESTER
Other
Camulos Academy
1.11 km • Colchester
Other
North East Essex Co-operative Academy
1.23 km • Colchester
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Trinity School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Colchester, Essex.
The Trinity School has 597 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
The Trinity School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at The Trinity School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at The Trinity School is Mr Mark Orrin.
The Trinity School is at Carris Close, Colchester, CO4 6ED, in the Essex local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at The Trinity School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Trinity School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Mark Orrin
Carris Close, Colchester, CO4 6ED
01206700910
www.thetrinityschool.co.uk/
Location
CO4 6ED  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143701
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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