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The Banovallum School
Boston Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6DA, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
35.4 / 100
Bottom 35%
Better than 35% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
608
Capacity
625
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 71% across the UK. Notably, 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although only 29% reach grade 5 or higher, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. The school serves a community of 608 pupils and has a LocaleIQ score that suggests it performs better than 35% of schools, reflecting a generally positive environment for learning.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.9 | Bottom 29% 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%. | 62% | Bottom 39% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 10% | Bottom 22% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
White Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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53.20268, -0.10956 · LN9 6DA
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN141581
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.banovallumschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Banovallum School rated by Ofsted?
The Banovallum School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2017.
Is The Banovallum School a good school?
The Banovallum School scores 35.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 35% 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 The Banovallum School in GCSEs?
The Banovallum School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.9. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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