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The John of Gaunt School

State school · Trowbridge, BA14 9EH
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,252 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,252 ·
Local authority
Wiltshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Ben Rhodes

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

The Grove Primary School 12 %
Walwayne Court School 11 %
The Mead Community Primary School 10 %
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School 10 %
Holbrook Primary School 8 %
Newtown Community Primary School 7 %
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 7 %
Studley Green Primary School 6 %
Paxcroft Primary School 5 %
Southwick Church of England Primary School 5 %
North Bradley CofE Primary School 5 %
OtherUnkn 5 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Willowbrook Primary School 3 %
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 3 %
Castle Mead School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
71%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
27.9%
LA avg.
45.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
33.49
LA avg.
35.46
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
79
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.24 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
14.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,252
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Wingfield Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 9EH
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Telephone: 01225 762637

Email: admin@jog.dialnet.com

Website: http://johnofgauntschool.org

Local authority: Wiltshire Council

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School data & information The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EH
1,252 Pupil numbers
22.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
12 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
79 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
27.9%
LA avg.
45.2%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
41.40
LA avg.
46.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.09 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 216 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 128 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 215 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 215 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6
Astronomy GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 3
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
8.6%
LA avg.
18.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
33.49
LA avg.
35.46
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 15 B
Psychology GCE A level 18 C
Physics GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 12 B
Law GCE A level 9 B
History GCE A level 9 B
Geography GCE A level 11 A
English Literature GCE A level 6 A
English Language and Literature GCE A level 7 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 B
Chemistry GCE A level 7 C
Biology GCE A level 17 B
Physics GCE AS level 6 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE AS level 5 B
Mathematics GCE AS level 13 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE AS level 8 B
Chemistry GCE AS level 8 C
Biology GCE AS level 19 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The John of Gaunt School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 20 and has 18 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.24 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
14.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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