The John of Gaunt School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, BA14 9EHOpen in maps

The John of Gaunt School is a secondary school in Trowbridge for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 2nd of 3 secondary schools in Trowbridge. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 March 2014, report published 21 March 2014

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

234 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score44.3

44.3, 1.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths38.5%

38.5%, 6.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths64.1%

64.1%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc23.5%

23.5%, 17 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.79

3.79, 0.3 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

49 students

Average point score per A level entry29.42

29.42, 5.58 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,295 pupils on roll, with places for 1,618

Eligible for free school meals21.2%

21.2%, 5.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language13.7%

13.7%, 7.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16.6%

16.6%, 1.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.9%

6.9%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The John of Gaunt School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Augustine's Catholic College0.1 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.4
The Clarendon Academy0.4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 39.8
Emmaus School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 30.0
LUMIAR STOWFORD SCHOOL2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Laurence School3 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 54.5

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Ben Rhodes
Phone
01225762637
Website
johnofgauntschool.org
Address
Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, BA14 9EH
Local authority
Wiltshire
URN
138020

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.