Durham Trinity School & Sports College — School in Durham

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Durham Trinity School & Sports College

Durham, DH1 5WB

252 Pupils

— Capacity

2–19 Age Range

55.50% FSM %

180 Boys

72 Girls

About Durham Trinity School & Sports College

Durham Trinity School & Sports College is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Durham, County Durham, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 2–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 252 pupils on roll. Current headteacher: Rachel Grimwood.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Community special school
Type Group	Special schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	County Durham
Region	North East
Administrative District	County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency	City of Durham
Ward	Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
UKPRN	10015323
URN	114349
Data Last Updated	27-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Michelle Mulholland	Chair of Governors	04/06/2025	03/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Chris Sparks	Chair of Governors	25/02/2016	04/06/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Steven Bradley	Governor	20/11/2022	20/11/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Lorraine Coghill	Governor	06/07/2023	05/07/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jennifer Cundall	Governor	13/03/2025	12/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Dr Michele Di Mascio	Governor	06/07/2022	05/07/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Glover	Governor	13/01/2020	05/03/2028	Elected by parents
Headteacher Rachel Grimwood	Governor	20/03/2017	19/03/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Michelle Mulholland	Governor	14/12/2015	04/06/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Parker	Governor	23/06/2025	22/06/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mamie Simmons	Governor	01/09/2015	01/04/2025	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Rosemary Smith	Governor	19/04/2023	18/04/2027	Elected by parents