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All-ThroughCo-educationalISI · Excellent
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Emmaus School

Trowbridge, Wiltshire · BA14 6NZ

AAB+ A-level

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9–7 GCSE

15.2%

Day fees

Not published

Inspection

Excellent

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Emmaus School is a small, co-educational Christian independent day school in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, with 62 pupils across an all-through structure. The school emphasises a values-led approach grounded in Christian faith, prioritising a calm, family-like atmosphere where pupils are known individually. Recent investment in new buildings has expanded facilities, and the head articulates a philosophy centred on spiritual, social, emotional and academic thriving within small classes.

  • →Strong Christian ethos and values-based education explicitly underpinning the curriculum
  • →Very small classes and individualised attention in a family-like community
  • →Calm, purposeful learning environment with emphasis on pastoral care and knowing each child
  • →Recent capital investment in new purpose-built facilities

Who thrives here

Families seeking a values-centred, intimate educational environment where Christian faith is actively integrated; pupils who thrive in small-class settings with strong pastoral relationships and a emphasis on character development alongside academics.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports30th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peersno dataPastoral & wellbeing100th pct

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeAll-Through · Day
Founded1997
Number of pupils62
Age range4–18
GenderCo-educational
Settingsuburban
LocationLocated in central Wiltshire; convenient for local Trowbridge families and reasonably accessible via rail links to Bradford-on-Avon and Bath.
EthosChristian (explicitly stated; values-rooted approach)

Contact & visit

School Lane, Staverton

Trowbridge, Wiltshire

BA14 6NZ

www.emmaus-school.org.uk
01225782684
Mrs Miriam Wiltshire, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Trowbridge railway station5 min
Bradford-on-Avon railway station15 min

Recent investment

✓New school building completed (2025–2026)
✓Phase Two expansion (kitchen and storage) fundraising in progress

Frequently asked questions

How do you get into Emmaus School?

Emmaus School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

What are Emmaus School's exam results?

At Emmaus School, 15.2% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Emmaus School a boarding school?

Emmaus School is a day school in Trowbridge and does not offer boarding.

What is Emmaus School's latest inspection rating?

ISI rated Emmaus School “Excellent” (2023). This grading is no longer issued — both inspectorates have since changed how they report outcomes.

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What parents say

Frequently praised

✓Loving, family-like atmosphere; children feel known, accepted and valued

✓Calm, purposeful learning environment with high staff care and dedication

✓Strong Christian values integrated authentically into daily life and curriculum

✓Small classes enabling individualised attention and pastoral support

Common concerns

!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; limited independent external scrutiny or comparative performance data

!Very small roll (62 pupils) may limit breadth of co-curricular opportunities and peer diversity

!Explicit Christian mission may not suit all family worldviews

!Limited public information on academic outcomes, SEND provision and sixth-form destinations