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Frederick Gough School
Grange Lane South, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3NG, North Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.3 / 100
Bottom 32%
Better than 32% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,333
Capacity
1,345
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 69% nationally. While 56% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or above. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-16, though the LocaleIQ score suggests it may face some challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.2 | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
White Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.56006, -0.64099 · DN16 3NG
School details
Local authorityNorth Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN118097
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Frederick Gough School rated by Ofsted?
Frederick Gough School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2023.
Is Frederick Gough School a good school?
Frederick Gough School scores 32.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 32% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Frederick Gough School in GCSEs?
Frederick Gough School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.2. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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