Cannington Church of England Primary School vs Chilton Trinity School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cannington Church of England Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
171 students
Chilton Trinity School
Bridgwater · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
990 students
| Measure | Cannington Church of England Primary School Bridgwater, South West | Chilton Trinity School Bridgwater, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #510 of 1,695 | #263 of 402 |
| National rank | #5014 of 15,697 | #2526 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 171 | 990 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 990 |
| Free school meals | 15.2% | 29.3% |
| Capacity filled | 97.7% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 36.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bridgwater | Bridgwater |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.cannington.somerset.sch.uk/ | www.chilton-trinity.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Cannington Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.1 vs 38.6).
- •Chilton Trinity School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 171.
- •Cannington Church of England Primary School is a local authority school while Chilton Trinity School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cannington Church of England Primary School better than Chilton Trinity School?
On the Success Index (England), Cannington Church of England Primary School ranks higher (64.1 vs 38.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cannington Church of England Primary School and Chilton Trinity School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Bridgwater in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cannington Church of England Primary School: 171. Chilton Trinity School: 990. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cannington Church of England Primary School and Chilton Trinity School rank in South West?
Cannington Church of England Primary School is 510th of 1,695 and Chilton Trinity School is 263rd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).