Trinity School is an independent, co-educational, day and boarding school accommodating four hundred pupils aged 3 to 18. Trinity has gained a local and International reputation as a school that cares about every individual. Each child is seen as special and both the teaching and pastoral staff make every effort to draw out the best from each individual. The school has a joint Anglican and Roman Catholic Foundation benefiting from the patronage of the Bishops of Exeter and Plymouth but with a non-denominational intake. Trinity is situated in extensive and beautiful grounds over looking the small peaceful town of Teignmouth and the English Channel.
Classes are small (12-18 on average) and the school achieves excellent academic results over a wide ability range. There are 15 GCSE subjects on offer, but individual programmes can extend this number. Trinity also offer GNVQ Intermediate Business as an alternative to straight GCSEs. Modern Information Technology Laboratories exist in both the Senior and Preparatory Departments and new Design Technology facilities were created in 1993. The first major phase of the Development Building Plan is now complete, a new Science Block which opened in January 1997. The School excels at Art winning both regional and national awards. A lively Music Department generates two choirs, an orchestra, Junior Swing Band and a Big Band. A new Music Centre was opened in 1990. Trinity is amongst the first independent schools to develop the new approach to post-14 and post-16 education in offering the intermediate and advanced level GNVQ Business courses, closely linked to Information Technology. The Sixth Form Business Centre opened in 1993, and is fully equipped with up to date equipment. Academic 'A' Level courses can be offered to suit individual needs and 15 are now on offer.
The School attracts children from forces families and also students from various parts of the World. English as a foreign language courses are available.
Trinity has an excellent Careers Department with guidance starting from Key Stage 3 onwards. A personal tutor system has been developed where there is a great emphasis placed on discipline and respect for one another.
The majority of boarders are accommodated in single or twin study bedrooms which have been recently refurbished. The boarding staff to pupil ratio is 1 : 10 which helps in creating the warm and friendly environment for which the school is well known. One of the residential staff is a qualified counsellor.
In addition to team sports such as rugby, netball, soccer, hockey, cricket and athletics, there are over thirty additional extra curricular activities on offer. The School's proximity to Dartmoor ensures active participation in Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme and the Ten Tors event. Day pupils join with the boarders in many of these activities.
Fees are very competitive and Scholarships and Bursaries are available.
In summary Trinity is a small School with traditional values but a progressive outlook.
