Newtown Community Primary School vs The John of Gaunt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 523 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newtown Community Primary School
Trowbridge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
161 students
The John of Gaunt School
Trowbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,295 students
| Measure | Newtown Community Primary School Trowbridge, South West | The John of Gaunt School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 25 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1456 of 1,695 | #222 of 402 |
| National rank | #13180 of 15,697 | #2162 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 161 | 1,295 |
| Pupils on roll | 161 | 1,295 |
| Free school meals | 23% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 51.9% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 47% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.4 |
| town | Trowbridge | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.newtownschool.co.uk | johnofgauntschool.org |
The verdict
- •The John of Gaunt School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.1 vs 25.0).
- •The John of Gaunt School is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 161.
- •Newtown Community Primary School is a local authority school while The John of Gaunt School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Newtown Community Primary School better than The John of Gaunt School?
On the Success Index (England), The John of Gaunt School ranks higher (46.1 vs 25.0 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 Newtown Community Primary School and The John of Gaunt School?
About 523 m in a straight line, between Trowbridge and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newtown Community Primary School: 161. The John of Gaunt School: 1,295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newtown Community Primary School and The John of Gaunt School rank in South West?
Newtown Community Primary School is 1456th of 1,695 and The John of Gaunt School is 222nd of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).