Our Mission

Trinity School seeks to draw out the best in every facet of each individual's nature, academic and intellectual, social, emotional and physical, moral, psychological and spiritual. The School aims to build confidence by developing personal qualities that help to form trusting and stable relationships and encourage sound moral judgments to be made. The School's joint Roman Catholic and Anglican foundation affirms the Christian principles that should permeate all aspects of school life.

Our Vision

In the 21st Century Trinity will be regarded as a boarding and day School with an ecumenical outlook. It will continue to be co-educational and international, offering a broad and balanced education, with first-rate facilities and resources. Trinity will remain a centre of educational excellence, offering a range of academic and vocational courses designed to meet individual needs.
Children respond to others they respect. They also respond to challenges and the high expectations that are made of them. Pupils and students at Trinity are assisted in fulfilling their potential through encouragement, praise and good relationships.

Nature of Trinity

Situated in a seaside town on the Teign estuary, the School has many distinctive features that make it popular with parents and pupils alike. Since 1879 the school site has been a centre of Christian-based education. In a favourable climate and a beautiful setting overlooking Lyme Bay at Teignmouth, Devon, boarders and day pupils enjoy a fine, well-rounded education.
The School accommodates up to 500 boys and girls; 150 places are available within the Preparatory Department (including the Nursery) and the Senior Department has places for up to 350. There is accommodation for 130 boarders, aged 7 to 19 years, from Britain and countries world-wide.

Spiritual & Moral Development

Laying foundations for developing faith, confidence, a sense of wonder, knowledge, understanding, personal qualities and skills - all necessary for purposeful young people in the 21st Century.

Closely linked to the School's Ethos and Development Plan is the spiritual, moral, pastoral, cultural and social life at Trinity. The happy, caring atmosphere is based on Christian attitudes. The School has a non-denominational enrolment and children are taught to respect other faiths. The joint foundation is under the patronage of the Anglican Bishop of Exeter and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Plymouth. Trustees and Governors safeguard this unique foundation. Assemblies are held each morning in the Chapel or Oakley Hall. The Chaplains visit the Preparatory and Senior Departments on a weekly basis and can help to prepare pupils for Confirmation or Holy Communion. Boarders attend local Church services on Sundays, or have an assembly in Chapel at School, when various moral and ethical issues are discussed.Various charity events are arranged by staff and pupils throughout the school year. The School runs its own Personal, Health, Social and Moral Education programme, in order to prepare the whole person for life.

Pastoral Care

Class sizes are small enabling form tutors to know their pupils. All pupils belong to one of three Houses for competition purposes. With a well-structured pastoral system and a high number of experienced residential house staff, boarding tutor groups are small. Parents will have peace of mind knowing that both School Nurses have the Registered General Nurse (RGN) qualification. Two doctors (one a man, the other a lady) visit the School on a weekly basis to hold surgeries. A family doctor is on 24 hour call.

The recently refurbished boarding accommodation is bright and comfortable. Older girls and boys in their separate accommodation enjoy single and twin-bedded rooms with wash-basins. Many bedrooms have panoramic views. Boarders live in the main school building and therefore have access to a full range of facilities in the evenings. There are common rooms and a tuck shop.

The School aims to create a family atmosphere to allow each boy and girl to make good friends, so that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Children develop best when they are happy and free from anxiety.

The junior boarding unit accommodates twenty children up to thirteen years of age who are cared for by qualified teachers, with experience of looking after boarders.

Parents of overseas boarders must appoint a guardian resident in the United Kingdom who acts in loco parentis as necessary. Guardians must have the power to make decisions in case of emergencies and arrange travel and accommodation during holidays, half terms and exeat weekends.

As in good families, meal times are enjoyable and sociable occasions. In the smart, recently refurbished dining hall there is an extensive menu on offer including vegetarian alternatives. Food is freshly prepared by our own professional caterers.

Cultural and Social Life

Field trips, cultural visits to museums, art galleries, the theatre, ballet and opera are arranged together with industrial visits, European trips and sports tours.

Music

The School has a thriving Music Department consisting of fifteen specialist staff with a large number of pupils, aged six years upwards, playing a wide range of instruments. There are various choirs within the Preparatory and Senior Departments, as well as instrumental groups including the Swing Band which performs at local events and festivals. With the opening of the Wolfson Music Centre in 1990, Trinity offers a wide range of facilities centred in a large teaching and rehearsal room. Various musical events are staged during the academic year and pupils achieve their grades through the Royal Schools of Music and Trinity College Examinations.

Art

Within the Art Department accommodated in an outstanding new classroom block, much excellent work is produced and in recent years Trinity has won a number of West Country and national Art prizes. The flourishing Art Department continues to provide a popular curricular and extra-curricular activity.

Drama

The School offers a wide range of opportunities in Drama through various preparatory and senior productions. In addition to Form and House plays, there are major performances annually. Dance and Music are often integral parts of these productions.

Public Speaking

Pupils are prepared for local public speaking competitions. Success at these can lead on to national competitions. There is also the opportunity for debating through the extra-curricular programme and various school councils.

Social

Pupils develop socially through the extra-curricular life of the School. Numerous social events are organised throughout the year by pupils, staff and parents. The Sixth Form Ball, various discos and barbecues to name but a few.