Chilton Trinity School vs Marine Academy Plymouth
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 116 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chilton Trinity School
Bridgwater · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
990 students
Marine Academy Plymouth
Plymouth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
989 students
| Measure | Chilton Trinity School Bridgwater, South West | Marine Academy Plymouth Plymouth, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #263 of 402 | #302 of 402 |
| National rank | #2526 of 4,090 | #2867 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 990 | 989 |
| Pupils on roll | 990 | 989 |
| Free school meals | 29.3% | 44.7% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.0 | 43.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.3% | 32.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 59.2% | 62.1% |
| EBacc average points | 3.69 | 3.96 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.2 |
| town | Bridgwater | Plymouth |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chilton-trinity.co.uk/ | www.marineacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Chilton Trinity School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.6 vs 31.8).
- •Chilton Trinity School is the larger school with 990 students compared with 989.
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 Chilton Trinity School better than Marine Academy Plymouth?
On the Success Index (England), Chilton Trinity School ranks higher (38.6 vs 31.8 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 Chilton Trinity School and Marine Academy Plymouth?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Bridgwater and Plymouth in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chilton Trinity School: 990. Marine Academy Plymouth: 989. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chilton Trinity School and Marine Academy Plymouth rank in South West?
Chilton Trinity School is 263rd of 402 and Marine Academy Plymouth is 302nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).