St Augustine's Catholic College vs The John of Gaunt School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 132 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Augustine's Catholic College
Trowbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
912 students
The John of Gaunt School
Trowbridge · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,295 students
| Measure | St Augustine's Catholic College Trowbridge, South West | The John of Gaunt School Trowbridge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #68 of 402 | #222 of 402 |
| National rank | #891 of 4,090 | #2162 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 912 | 1,295 |
| Pupils on roll | 912 | 1,295 |
| Free school meals | 15% | 22.5% |
| Capacity filled | 87.5% | 80% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 51.4 | 44.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.6% | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 76.7% | 64.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.46 | 3.79 |
| A level points per entry | 34.2 | 29.4 |
| town | Trowbridge | Trowbridge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-augustines.wilts.sch.uk | johnofgauntschool.org |
The verdict
- •St Augustine's Catholic College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.8 vs 46.1).
- •The John of Gaunt School is the larger school with 1,295 students compared with 912.
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 St Augustine's Catholic College better than The John of Gaunt School?
On the Success Index (England), St Augustine's Catholic College ranks higher (72.8 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 St Augustine's Catholic College and The John of Gaunt School?
About 132 m in a straight line, between Trowbridge and Trowbridge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Augustine's Catholic College: 912. The John of Gaunt School: 1,295. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Augustine's Catholic College and The John of Gaunt School rank in South West?
St Augustine's Catholic College is 68th of 402 and The John of Gaunt School is 222nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).