The John of Gaunt School
URN: 138020 • Trowbridge BA14 9EH
Overview
- Name
- The John of Gaunt School
- URN
- 138020
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Rhodes (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01225762637
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Wingfield Road, Trowbridge BA14 9EH
Summary
The John of Gaunt School, located in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,252 students and a capacity of 1,618. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where academic and personal development are paramount. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mr. Rhodes, the school focuses on delivering quality-first teaching while maintaining high expectations for all students.
The curriculum at The John of Gaunt School is designed to cater to a diverse range of abilities, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to excel. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, recognising the importance of strong relationships between students, parents, and staff. This collaborative approach aims to create a safe and encouraging atmosphere conducive to learning and personal growth.
In addition to academic pursuits, The John of Gaunt School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, cultural trips, and residential experiences. These opportunities are intended to enrich students' lives and promote teamwork, leadership, and respect for others, preparing them to become well-rounded individuals in their community.
The curriculum at The John of Gaunt School is designed to cater to a diverse range of abilities, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to excel. The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, recognising the importance of strong relationships between students, parents, and staff. This collaborative approach aims to create a safe and encouraging atmosphere conducive to learning and personal growth.
In addition to academic pursuits, The John of Gaunt School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including clubs, cultural trips, and residential experiences. These opportunities are intended to enrich students' lives and promote teamwork, leadership, and respect for others, preparing them to become well-rounded individuals in their community.
Useful links
- Local Governing Board (governance)
- Information Governance (governance)
- Individual Learning Department / SEN (sen)
- Individual Learning Department / SEN (sen)
- You're Invited to Our Open Evening! We're excited to welcome prospective students and their families to our Open Evening. Come and see what makes The John of Gaunt School such a vibrant, supportive and inspiring place to learn. Open EveningDate: (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- full Calendar (calendar)
- News (calendar)
- Newsletters 2024 - 2025 (calendar)
- Newsletters 2025 - 2026 (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- St Augustine's Catholic College (70.2)
- St Augustine's Catholic College (59.8)
- The Clarendon Academy (51.6)
- The Clarendon College (45.2)
- The John of Gaunt School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1618
- Pupils
- 1252
- Boys
- 642
- Girls
- 610
- FSM %
- 22.80
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-01-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1252 | 642 | 610 | 1618 | 22.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1260 | 632 | 628 | 1618 | 23.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1171 | 609 | 562 | 1618 | 19.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1171 | 609 | 562 | 1618 | 19.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1136 | 598 | 538 | 1618 | 18.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1066 | 564 | 502 | 1618 | 16.30 |
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