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School's Name John of Gaunt School, The
Description A Science, Mathematics and Computing College
Address Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EH
Telephone 01225 762637
Fax 01225 777475
Open Event Open Evening 07/07/10 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Open Mornings 12 & 13/07/10 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Details
School TypeSecondary
School StatusCommunity
Time of School Day 8:45am to 3:00pm
Age Range 11 to 18
Number on Roll 1236 (Jan 2010)
AreaWest Wiltshire
Specialism Science, Mathematics and Computing (Op)
Post 16 ProvisionYes
GenderMixed
Religious AffiliationN/A
Admissions Information
Primary schools within designated area Holt Primary, Newtown Primary Trowbridge, Parochial CE Primary Trowbridge, Southwick CE Primary, Staverton CE Primary, Studley Green Primary Trowbridge, St John’s RC, Walwayne Court Primary Trowbridge, Westwood with Iford Primary, Wingfield CE Primary
PAN 265
The published admission number or PAN as it is commonly referred to is the number of pupils in each year group that the admission authority has agreed will be admitted without causing problems for the school.
1st Preference Applications

2010

2009

2008

2007

2006

2005

Successful

216 

 170

205 

180 

 213

213 

Unsuccessful

 0

 0

 0

 0

 0

Performance Summary
Ofsted Summary  

Main Judgements

Grade (2010)

Overall effectiveness : how good is the school?

2

The schools capacity for sustained improvement

2

Outcomes for individuals and groups of pupils

2

Pupils achievement and the extent to which they enjoy their learning

 

2

Taking into account:

 

·         Pupils attainment

3

·         The quality of pupils’ learning and their progress

 

2

·         The quality of learning for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities and their progress

 

 

2

The extent to which pupils feel safe

2

Pupils behaviour

2

The extent to which pupils adopt healthy lifestyles

3

The extent to which pupils contribute to the school and wider community

 

2

The extent to which pupils develop workplace and other skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being

 

 

2

Taking into account:

 

·         Pupils attendance

2

The extent of pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development

 

2

How effective is the provision?

 

The quality of teaching

2

Taking into account:

 

·         The use of assessment to support learning

2

The extent to which the curriculum meets pupils’ needs, including, where relevant, through partnerships

 

 

2

The effectiveness of care, guidance and support

1

How effective are leadership and management?

 

The effectiveness of leadership and management in embedding ambition and driving improvement

 

2

Taking into account:

 

·         The leadership and management of teaching and learning

 

2

The effectiveness of the governing body in challenging and supporting the school so that weaknesses are tackled decisively and statutory responsibilities are met

 

 

 

1

The effectiveness of the school’s engagement with parents and carers

 

2

The effectiveness of partnerships in promoting learning and well-being

 

1

The effectiveness with which the school promotes equality of opportunity and tackles discrimination

 

2

The effectiveness of safeguarding procedures

1

The effectiveness with which the school promotes community cohesion

 

2

The effectiveness with which the school deploys resources to achieve value for money

 

2

Sixth Form

 

Overall effectiveness of the sixth form

2

Taking into account:

 

·         Outcomes for students in the Sixth Form

2

·         The quality of provision in the Sixth Form

2

·         Leadership and management of the Sixth Form

 

2

 

Key to Grades

 

Grade 1 = Outstanding

Grade 2 = Good

Grade 3 = Satisfactory

Grade 4 = Inadequate

 

 

 

Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4 Contextual Value Added (CVA)

 2009

CVA measure

Upper & Lower Limits (CI)

The John of Gaunt School

1009.5 

1018.5 

1000.5 

Wiltshire average

998.9

 

For a full explanation of how progress between KS2 and KS4 is assessed please visit www.dcsf.gov.uk/performancetables