Chosen Hill School vs The John of Gaunt School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 63 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chosen Hill School
Gloucester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,295 students
The John of Gaunt School
Trowbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,295 students
| Measure | Chosen Hill School Gloucester, South West | The John of Gaunt School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #120 of 402 | #222 of 402 |
| National rank | #1355 of 4,090 | #2162 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,295 | 1,295 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,295 | 1,295 |
| Free school meals | 17.7% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 86.9% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 48.6 | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.1% | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.8% | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.19 | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | 27.4 | 29.4 |
| town | Gloucester | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.chosen-hill.gloucs.sch.uk/ | johnofgauntschool.org |
The verdict
- •Chosen Hill School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.6 vs 46.1).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chosen Hill School better than The John of Gaunt School?
On the Success Index (England), Chosen Hill School ranks higher (62.6 vs 46.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chosen Hill School and The John of Gaunt School?
About 63 km in a straight line, between Gloucester and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chosen Hill School: 1,295. The John of Gaunt School: 1,295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chosen Hill School and The John of Gaunt School rank in South West?
Chosen Hill School is 120th of 402 and The John of Gaunt School is 222nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).