The short version
Average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.16
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 114 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,252
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 22.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ben Rhodes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Augustine's Catholic College
Secondary · Very close
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
Primary · 332m away
Walwayne Court School
Primary · 514m away
The Clarendon College
Secondary · 603m away
The Clarendon Academy
Secondary · 603m away
Studley Green Primary School
Primary · 788m away
The Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Willowbrook Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The John of Gaunt School a selective school?
No. The John of Gaunt School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The John of Gaunt School's Ofsted rating?
The John of Gaunt School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The John of Gaunt School?
The John of Gaunt School currently has 1,252 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The John of Gaunt School take?
The John of Gaunt School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The John of Gaunt School?
The John of Gaunt School is in Trowbridge, BA14 9EH, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The John of Gaunt School have a sixth form?
Yes, The John of Gaunt School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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