The Clarendon Academy
Frome Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0DJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Clarendon Academy is a secondary school in Trowbridge for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 3rd of 3 secondary schools in Trowbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 November 2017, report published 11 January 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Pupils feel safe and cared for as part of this welcoming and friendly school. The school's core values of 'respect, determination and excellence' are evident throughout the school. Pupils are kind and respectful to others, including new arrivals to the school. Sixth-form students act as role models for their younger peers. Staff know pupils well and have high expectations of them. The atmosphere in school is calm and purposeful. Pupils benefit from clearly communicated learning routines that promote appropriate behaviour and conduct. As a result, pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning in lessons and achieve well in many subjects. Pupils learn to treat everyone equally and with respect. Incidents of bullying are rare. However, pupils know whom to tell when it does occur, and leaders deal with it quickly and effectively. Pupils, including sixth-form students, are well prepared for life beyond school and are provided with a wide range of suitable careers information. Parents and pupils value the opportunities to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular clubs and sports, such as gardening club, netball and STEM club. Pupils across a range of year groups also enjoyed being involved in the production of 'Mary Poppins'.
What the school should improve
- Teaching does not routinely check pupils' understanding or address misconceptions before moving on to new learning. This means that some pupils do not have a secure understanding of what has been taught. Leaders need to ensure that there are regular checks on pupils' understanding and that any gaps in learning that are identified are addressed swiftly.
- Even though a wide range of extra-curricular activities are available, many pupils do not access these. As a result, some pupils' interests and talents are not nurtured and stretched. Leaders should ensure these rich experiences are coherently planned and participation carefully monitored.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
158 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
52 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,082 pupils on roll, with places for 1,300
Schools near The Clarendon Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The John of Gaunt School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 44.3 |
| St Augustine's Catholic College | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.4 |
| Emmaus School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 30.0 |
| LUMIAR STOWFORD SCHOOL | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St Laurence School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 54.5 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Louise Hamilton
- Phone
- 01225762686
- Address
- Frome Road, Trowbridge, BA14 0DJ
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 138885
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.