The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.0
1.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 171 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 84 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 975
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 28.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Ms Kathryn Deady (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Chilton Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEastover Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Wembdon St George's Church School
Primary · 1.5km away
Bridgwater Centre
Pupil referral unit · 1.6km away
Westover Green Community School
Primary · 1.6km away
Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre
Primary · 1.6km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater
Primary · 1.7km away
University Centre Somerset College Group
16 plus · 1.8km away
Penrose School
Special school · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Chilton Trinity School a selective school?
No. Chilton Trinity School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Chilton Trinity School's Ofsted rating?
Chilton Trinity School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chilton Trinity School?
Chilton Trinity School currently has 975 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chilton Trinity School take?
Chilton Trinity School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Chilton Trinity School?
Chilton Trinity School is in Bridgwater, TA6 3JA, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chilton Trinity School have a sixth form?
No, Chilton Trinity School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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