The John of Gaunt School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Address | Wingfield Road, BA14 9EH |
| URN | 138020 |
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School Census
| Total | 1254 |
| Girls/Boys | 633/621 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.5%/49.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 10.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 255 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/03/2014 | Good |
| 17/04/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/03/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 17/04/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | 30% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.57 |
| Progress 8 | -0.23 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 68% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.3 |
| Progress 8 | 0.1 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 323 |
| As first preference | 166 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 166 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 345 |
| As first preference | 195 |
| As second preference | 106 |
| As third preference | 44 |
| Total Offers Made | 196 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 417 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 103 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 260 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 260 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 477 |
| As first preference | 180 |
| As second preference | 162 |
| As third preference | 84 |
| Total Offers Made | 184 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 180 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 367 |
| As first preference | 203 |
| As second preference | 110 |
| As third preference | 54 |
| Total Offers Made | 220 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 203 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 328 |
| As first preference | 182 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 49 |
| Total Offers Made | 230 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 182 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 312 |
| As first preference | 154 |
| As second preference | 112 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 200 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 154 |
| second preference offers | 24 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 303 |
| As first preference | 149 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 149 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 283 |
| As first preference | 146 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 290 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 89 |
| As third preference | 50 |
| Total Offers Made | 168 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 290 |
| As first preference | 162 |
| As second preference | 94 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 162 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 26% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 54% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 79% |
| no | 21% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |