the john of gaunt school
Trowbridge
The John of Gaunt School is a unique, vibrant and highly successful school. The
School has a strong reputation for both academic and pastoral excellence, and it
is a great honour to be the Headteacher. Whilst we are first and foremost a
place of learning, we strive to ensure that students are academically nurtured
and cared for in a safe environment in which they can be happy, grow, gain in
confidence and be challenged to achieve in all aspects of school life. Our
school provides a learning environment that is rich in encouragement, and
enthusiasm along with a belief in every individual. We offer a curriculum and a
pastoral system designed to enrich the learning experience of all our students,
whatever their ability. Helping our young people develop into confident,
sensitive and reflective adults is fundamental. During their time at The John of
Gaunt School we will ensure young people meet or exceed their potential, this is
achieved though outstanding teaching and careful support for each young person
throughout their time with us. We pride ourselves in being a community school.
We thrive on strong supportive relationships with parents and carers and believe
that students are best educated when parents, students and staff all work in
unison. Our strong and growing links with local businesses and community
organisations add tremendous value to the development of our young people. We
are passionate in our belief that every young person should be encouraged to
raise their aspirations and have the opportunity to become accomplished
independent learners so that they are able to achieve and be successful in the
rapidly changing and competitive adult world. At The John of Gaunt School we
believe in regularly celebrating the success of learners, no matter how small
the accomplishment. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular clubs,
before school, during lunch times and after school, as well as cultural trips
and visits, foreign exchanges and residential trips, we believe these
opportunities enrich the lives of our young people and enhance our already
thriving curriculum offer. I hope that you find the enclosed information helpful
as a means of getting to know us and what it means to be part of The John of
Gaunt School. Additionally, I would like to encourage you to come in and visit
us at any time as we have a fantastic reputation and are proud of our last
excellent Ofsted inspection. We would be delighted to show our school on a
normal school day in order for you to sample our open, caring and nurturing
ethos. Choosing a school is a very important decision, but I believe our student
centred approach, high standards, outstanding teaching and personalised care,
will ensure your child has a very successful and enjoyable future.
