Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belvedere, DA17 6HT · Bexley · secondary school
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14th of 16 secondary schools in Bexley we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.6/10 against 698 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 2 | 35% | 0.08 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.8 · 29 | 30% | 0.88 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.54 · 14 | 25% | 0.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.9 · 24 | 10% | 0.24 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 24.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 34.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.54 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.0 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in March 2026 under the new framework.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join netball and football teams, or participate in photography, poetry, and product design clubs. The school also organises trips to Lower Grange Farm.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,028 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the attainment gap relative to the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Overview
The report describes a school in the "early stages of its improvement journey" where recent changes are "not currently applied consistently." While the sixth form performs well and safeguarding standards are met, pupils across the rest of the school "do not achieve well" and are "not prepared as effectively as they should be for their next steps."
Strengths
- The sixth form is "inclusive" and students "learn well," achieving results broadly in line with national averages.
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance has improved to national averages through strategies like the "breakfast club" and close work with families.
- Younger pupils benefit from a "well designed" PSHE programme that builds understanding of online safety and British values.
- Enrichment activities, including sports and the arts, help pupils develop "confidence, teamwork and a sense of belonging."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching is "embedded across the school" so all pupils, including those with barriers, achieve well.
- Staff must apply the behaviour policy "consistently," including during unstructured times, to avoid mixed messages.
- Leaders need to strengthen oversight of part-time timetables and ensure older pupils receive secure PSHE knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.3 |
| 2024/25 | 34.1 |
| 2025/26 | 40.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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