Best secondary schools in Bridgwater (2026)
Bridgwater has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Haygrove School, in the top 29% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 40.9, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Bridgwater has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 29% in England |
Haygrove School Bridgwater |
49.8 | 48.8 | 48% | Good | |
2 Bottom 27% in England |
Chilton Trinity School Bridgwater |
41.6 | 42.0 | 36% | Not judged | |
3 Bottom 3% in England |
Bridgwater College Academy Bridgwater |
33.2 | 31.9 | 16% | Report card |
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What is the best secondary school in Bridgwater?
On exam results over the last three years, Haygrove School is the top-ranked secondary school in Bridgwater, in the top 29% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.