Is Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Needs attention and one at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 14th of 16 secondary schools in Bexley. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere averaged an Attainment 8 score of 40.9 (England: 46.2). 36.8% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere?

Applications for Year 7 places at Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere

Erith Road, Belvedere, DA17 6HT

Local ranking14th of 16 secondary schools in Bexley

Ofsted: Needs attentionUpdated

Secondary

Phase

900

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 3 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 40.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 36.8% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 58.5% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 171

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 91.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 63.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 19.0%
Not sustained: 11.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C-

Avg A-Level Grade

26.4

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

26.7

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 0.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 27.8
16-18 Cohort: 186

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1051
Boys: 531 (52%)
Girls: 497 (48%)
Capacity: 900 (114% full)
SEND: 21.5%
FSM Eligible: 37.0%
EAL: 18.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.7%
SEN Support: 13.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 68.2
Budget per Pupil: £8,706/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 33.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 45.0%
Black African: 19.3%
White Other: 8.1%
Asian Indian: 6.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 4.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.1%
Mixed Other: 2.8%
Asian Other: 2.1%

45.0%

White British

19.3%

Black African

8.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01322441371

reception@trinity.bexley.sch.uk

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Erith Road

Belvedere, London

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Administrative

URN: 136538
UKPRN: 10033324
Establishment No.: 4603
Trust: TRINITAS ACADEMY TRUST

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