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Chilton Trinity School

Chilton Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JA

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Inspected 24 September 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
42.3
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
975
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Chilton Trinity School

Chilton Trinity School is an academy converter in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 975 pupils on roll. It is part of FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 (2025/26). 29.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Somerset →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–16
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
975 / 1,050 (93%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
None
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
24 September 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

29.4%
Free school meals
14.1%
EAL
2.6%
SEN support
15.9%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.3
Attainment 8
193 pupils
34.7%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
57%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

93%
Sustained destination
86%
Stayed in education
2%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.5%
Overall absence
24.5%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

52.95
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24
18.4
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24
18.39
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +4.8 vs 2023/24
£51,959
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 14% on leadership pay
↑ +£7,486 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
7.79
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,281
Spend per pupil
£8,152
Income per pupil
55%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Chilton Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JA
Phone
01278425222
Headteacher
Kathryn Deady

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Chilton Trinity School?
Chilton Trinity School is an academy converter in Bridgwater, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Chilton Trinity School have?
Chilton Trinity School has 975 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Chilton Trinity School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Chilton Trinity School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.3 in 2025/26.
Is Chilton Trinity School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Chilton Trinity School is part of FUTURA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.
Where is Chilton Trinity School?
Chilton Trinity School is located at Chilton Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3JA.

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