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The John of Gaunt School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Ben Rhodes

corporate_fareEQUA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onTrowbridge, BA14 9EH

language Visit Website phone 1225762637

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,254

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Attainment 8

44.3

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GCSE Rank

#15 in Wiltshire

#1,867 of 3,216 nationally

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The John of Gaunt School is a Academy converter secondary school in Trowbridge, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The John of Gaunt School is an academy converter in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of EQUA MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,252 pupils on roll, of whom 23% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3, placing the school #15 in Wiltshire and #1,867 of 3,216 nationally. 38.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 35.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.16 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.3

Grade 5+ E&M

38.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.2%

Entering EBacc23.50%

EBacc APS3.79

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20.30%

EBacc APS3.55

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.24

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc30%

EBacc APS3.57

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc32%

EBacc APS4.3

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc29%

EBacc APS3.7

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.16

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.5

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.16

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.4%

Achieving A*–A14.9%

Achieving A*–B35.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate88.6%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate83.00%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate91.80%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate89.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

23 January 2024

Inspection Report

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15 May 2018

Inspection Report

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04 March 2014

Inspection Report

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05 July 2013

Inspection Report

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17 April 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-05-15

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-03-04

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-04-17

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

3.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.6%(32 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,252 pupils. During this period, there were 43 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 3.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,252	43	3.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,256	26	2.1%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,258	39	3.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,260	28	2.2%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,261	40	3.2%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,250	30	2.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,254	53	4.2%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,253	67	5.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,169	39	3.3%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,171	33	2.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,186	25	2.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,133	37	3.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,136	4	0.4%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,148	48	4.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,066	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,066	26	2.4%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,073	29	2.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,063	39	3.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,067	115	10.8%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,072	49	4.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,075	21	2.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,075	10	0.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,087	21	1.9%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,123	8	0.7%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,134	3	0.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,141	17	1.5%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 73 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 57 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 47 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 35 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 13 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

81.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

26.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree26%

agree48%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree30%

agree48%

disagree17%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree37%

agree27%

disagree16%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes28%

no72%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree32%

agree34%

disagree16%

strongly disagree16%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree40%

disagree13%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree39%

agree47%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree45%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree46%

agree47%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree36%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree30%

agree38%

disagree15%

strongly disagree7%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes78%

no22%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Wiltshire

South Wilts Grammar School

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

St Laurence School

St John's Marlborough

St Augustine's Catholic College

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy