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The John of Gaunt School
Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EH, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.3 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,252
Capacity
1,618
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.3, which places it in the top 59% nationally. While 64% of pupils achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 39% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Additionally, 68% of students progress to university, with 14% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a strong pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.3 | Bottom 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 64% | Bottom 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 24% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 40% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 59 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.3%
White Other8.3%
Black African2.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Indian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.31676, -2.22029 · BA14 9EH
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN138020
School typeAcademy converter
Websitejohnofgauntschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The John of Gaunt School rated by Ofsted?
The John of Gaunt School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2014.
Is The John of Gaunt School a good school?
The John of Gaunt School scores 42.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The John of Gaunt School in GCSEs?
The John of Gaunt School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.3. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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