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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Academy converter · Belvedere · DA17 6HT

Ages 11–18 · 1,028 pupils · Bexley

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

39.3

Overall absence

10.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-03-03

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingNeeds attention
  • Leadership and governanceNeeds attention

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.54
−20+2
Attainment 839.3
English & maths grade 5+39%
English & maths grade 4+59%
EBacc entry61%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence10.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)32.8%
Unauthorised3.6%
Authorised absence
6.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.2%
Enrolments in measure
933

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill114%

1,028 pupils · 900 places

Pupils on roll
1,028
Boys / girls
531 / 497
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
1,028 / 900 (114%)
Free school meals
33.8%
FSM pupils
285
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Rochester
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: TRINITAS ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
TRINITAS ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Trinitas Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr John Willoughby

Location

Address
Erith Road
Postcode
DA17 6HT
Town
Belvedere
County
Kent
Local authority
Bexley
District
Bexley
Constituency
Erith and Thamesmead
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
17 on roll / 12 capacity

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 11–18, in Belvedere, Bexley, 1,028 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 33.8%. SEN provision includes: OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Rochester.

Open schools in Belvedere
8
Secondary schools in Belvedere
1
Academies among open schools in Belvedere
88% (7)
Open schools in DA17
9
Secondary in DA17
1
Open schools in Bexley LA
92
Secondary in Bexley LA
15

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 BelvedereNear DA17

  • Leigh Academy Bexley

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Erith · DA8 3BN · Bexley

    Ages 11–19

    • Att832.7
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+25%
    • Absence12.7%

    0.8 miles away

  • Lift Bexleyheath

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bexleyheath · DA6 7DA · Bexley

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.4
    • P8-0.4
    • EM5+46%
    • Absence9.3%

    2.1 miles away

  • St Catherine's Catholic School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bexleyheath · DA6 7QJ · Bexley

    Ages 11–16

    • Att855.8
    • P80.8
    • EM5+63%
    • Absence4.4%

    2.2 miles away

  • Haberdashers' Crayford Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Dartford · DA1 4RS · Bexley

    Ages 11–18

    • Att844.3
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+43%
    • Absence9.9%

    2.3 miles away

  • St Columba's Catholic Boys' School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Bexleyheath · DA6 7QB · Bexley

    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.4
    • P80.0
    • EM5+50%
    • Absence7.3%

    2.4 miles away

  • Welling School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Welling · DA16 1LB · Bexley

    Ages 11–18

    • Att836.7
    • P8-0.8
    • EM5+29%
    • Absence12.7%

    2.4 miles away

  • St Paul's Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    London · SE2 9PX · Greenwich

    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.5
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+39%
    • Absence7.6%

    2.4 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr John Willoughby
Telephone
01322441371
Website
http://www.trinity.bexley.sch.uk/

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