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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Bridgwater Area

Bridgwater secondary schools serve a historic market town in Somerset, with 5 schools providing education for local families. Haygrove School, Brymore Academy, and Chilton Trinity School are the main options for families across Eastover, Hamp, and Bower. with an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.6/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Bridgwater's schools benefit from the town's excellent transport links via the M5 motorway and Bristol to Exeter railway line. Use the map view to explore secondary schools and compare performance across the area.

All schools in Bridgwater

Key Performance Metrics for Bridgwater

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bridgwater41.9

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bridgwater37%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bridgwater3.7

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bridgwater6.6/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Bridgwater

41.9vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Bridgwater

37%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Bridgwater

3.7vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Bridgwater

6.6/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Bridgwater

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