The John of Gaunt School

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Trowbridge, BA149EH Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
52.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.09
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.2%
Continue in education or training
46.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.0%
Sustained employment
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
4 March 2014
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Wingfield Road
Trowbridge, BA149EH
Phone
1225762637
Website
johnofgauntschool.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138020
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, BA14 9EH
Website
http://johnofgauntschool.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1,618 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,260
Free School Meals
24.2% (305 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (55 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
53.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
5.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
50%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
60 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
5.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
79 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
158
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,260 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(31 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(11 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
Physics (GCE AS level (All))
★★★ ★★
(7 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Kindness Positivity Belonging

The John of Gaunt School is part of EQUA Mead Learning Trust, a mixed Trust that benefits from both church and non-church-based schools.

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher, Mr. B. Rhodes, welcomes families and describes a pupil-centered school with high expectations, outstanding teaching, a broad curriculum, strong pastoral care, and a commitment to community partnership and visits to showcase the school.

Curriculum Highlights

Character Education at The John of Gaunt School Literacy at The John of Gaunt School Equality & Diversity across the Curriculum Subjects KS4 Options

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