The short version
Average GCSE results. 85% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
15.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.25
Band 4Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 154 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% 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, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 105 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,103
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 29.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Miss Louise Hamilton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Frome Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Clarendon College
Secondary · Very close
The Grove Primary School
Primary · 549m away
The John of Gaunt School
Secondary · 603m away
Studley Green Primary School
Primary · 677m away
St Augustine's Catholic College
Secondary · 732m away
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
Primary · 782m away
Willowbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Walwayne Court School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Clarendon Academy a selective school?
No. The Clarendon Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Clarendon Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Clarendon Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Clarendon Academy?
The Clarendon Academy currently has 1,103 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Clarendon Academy take?
The Clarendon Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Clarendon Academy?
The Clarendon Academy is in Trowbridge, BA14 0DJ, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Clarendon Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Clarendon Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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