Trinity Academy Cathedral

Contact details for the school

School Name: Trinity Academy Cathedral
Address: Thornes Road
Town/City: Wakefield
Postcode: WF2 8QF
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01924 330640
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Trinity Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Trinity Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Miss Anna Gillinder
Capacity: 1050
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1028 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 98% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 42.2%

Location and administration

URN: 145579
DfE Number: 384/4007
UKPRN: 10067004
UPRN: 63113438
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Wakefield (E08000036)
Constituency: Wakefield and Rothwell (E14001560)
Electoral Ward: Wakefield West (E05016543)
Diocese: CE43(Diocese of Leeds (ce))

Easting & Northing: 432089E, 419346N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 40' 12.89" N 1° 30' 56.31" W
Plus Code: 9C5WMFCM+3P

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mr Mark Dillon - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2030.
  • Mr Richard Fox - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 March 2026.
  • Miss Anna Gillinder - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Vicki Gilmore - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 April 2028.
  • Mr John Hanson - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2026.
  • Revd Dr Philip Hobday - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 12 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 11 November 2028.
  • Mr Aalok Kanwar - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Leeder - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 September 2028.
  • Mr Andrew Pugh - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 January 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 January 2029.
  • Mr Danny Wilks - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 January 2027.
  • Ms Shelagh Wing - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 28 February 2030.