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The John of Gaunt School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,250 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Equa Multi Academy Trust. (Lavington School is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils, Environment, Progress and Finances.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates are roughly average and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is above average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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