Top independent school to become co-educational

GIRLS will soon be allowed to study at an all-boys Croydon secondary school which was once shortlisted to be named the best independent school in the UK.

- By KATHERINE GRAY

Trinity School, which accepts pupils aged 10 to 18, announced on Monday (April 28) it is becoming co-educational in every year group with the process to begin in September 2027 with Year 6 and Year 7 pupils, continuing until the whole school has a mix of boys and girls by 2031.

Trinity School, on Addiscombe Road in Shirley Park, was founded in 1882 and boasts famous alumni including Stephen Bryant, violinist and leader of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and EastEnders actor David Scarboro.

It is known for its impressive academic performance, placing 13th in the highly competitive London region for independent secondary schools in 2023, and was shortlisted for Independent Senior School of the Year at the TES Awards 2019.

While its sixth form is already co-educational, accepting girls as well as boys since 2011, currently Year 6 to Year 11 is open to boys only.

However, from September 2027 this will change as both Years Six and Seven will welcome girls into its cohort.