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Chilton Trinity School

Academy converter · Bridgwater · TA6 3JA

Ages 11–16 · 990 pupils · Somerset

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

43.0

Overall absence

11.4%

Admissions demand

0.97 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2024-09-24

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.12
−20+2
Attainment 843.0
English & maths grade 5+38%
English & maths grade 4+67%
EBacc entry33%

EBacc APS: 3.9

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence11.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.8%
Unauthorised4.4%
Authorised absence
6.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.9%
Enrolments in measure
1,004

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.97 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

185

Places offered

192

1st-preference offers

185

Total preferences (any rank)
351
Preferred offers (top 3)
191
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

990 pupils · 1,050 places

Pupils on roll
990
Boys / girls
461 / 529
School capacity
1,050
Capacity fill
990 / 1,050 (94%)
Free school meals
29.3%
FSM pupils
290
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Futura Learning Partnership
Headteacher
Ms Kathryn Deady

Location

Address
Chilton Street
Postcode
TA6 3JA
Town
Bridgwater
County
Somerset
Local authority
Somerset
District
Somerset
Constituency
Bridgwater
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Bridgwater, Somerset, 990 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 29.3%.

Open schools in Bridgwater
36
Secondary schools in Bridgwater
4
Academies among open schools in Bridgwater
53% (19)
Open schools in TA6
20
Secondary in TA6
3
Open schools in Somerset LA
307
Secondary in Somerset LA
28

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BridgwaterNear TA6

  • Haygrove School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bridgwater · TA6 7HW · Somerset

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.8
    • P80.2
    • EM5+54%
    • Absence11.6%

    1.4 miles away

  • Robert Blake School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Foundation school · Secondary

    Bridgwater · TA6 6AW · Somerset

    Ages 11–16

    • Att838.6
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+33%
    • Absence10.5%

    1.4 miles away

  • Northgate Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Free schools · Primary

    Bridgwater · TA6 3EU · Somerset

    Ages 2–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM29.2%
    • Demand2.15

    0.7 miles away

  • Eastover Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Bridgwater · TA6 5EX · Somerset

    Ages 5–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM27.3%
    • Demand0.92

    0.9 miles away

  • Wembdon St George's Church School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bridgwater · TA6 7PS · Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM15.0%
    • Demand0.97

    1.0 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Kathryn Deady
Telephone
01278425222
Website
http://www.chilton-trinity.co.uk/

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