The John of Gaunt School
Trowbridge, BA14 9EH · Wiltshire · secondary school
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18th of 27 secondary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 28 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 908 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 3.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.0 · 24 | 30% | 0.73 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.09 · 43 | 25% | 1.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.9 · 28 | 10% | 0.28 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The John of Gaunt School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, following an inspection in 2024. In 2024/25, 38.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.3, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.09 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.0 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,295 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,618. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With Progress 8 below 0, how does the school support pupils to close the gap between their starting point and their final results? Since the school is rated Good, what specific improvements have been made since the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The John of Gaunt School
Overview
The John of Gaunt School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "strong sense of community" and values of "kindness, positivity and belonging." Pupils behave well in "calm" classrooms, benefiting from an "ambitious" curriculum that nurtures talents through diverse extracurricular opportunities and effective support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The school fosters an inclusive environment where bullying is "rare" and pupils appreciate the "fairness of the behaviour system."
- The curriculum is "ambitious," aiming to develop life skills alongside academic qualifications, with subjects like English and geography designed to build communication and global citizenship.
- Assessment is "woven into the curriculum design," using regular activities to identify knowledge gaps and embed learning.
- The school "values reading," providing a broad range of texts and effective interventions that build confidence and fluency for weaker readers.
- Sixth-form students receive high-quality personal advice and guidance, valuing the support for their future education or employment steps.
Areas to improve
- The trust should ensure pupils are given sufficient opportunities to recall and embed learning, as some struggle to remember content over time, hindering their ability to reapply knowledge.
- The trust should further encourage pupils to take part in all aspects of school life, as some are reluctant to engage with enrichment activities or study support programmes.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.4 |
| 2024/25 | 44.3 |
| 2025/26 | 41.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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