The Banovallum School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Boston Road Horncastle Lincolnshire LN9 6DA |
| Phone | 01507522232 |
| Reference Number | 141581 |
The Banovallum School continues to demonstrate strong overall performance, maintaining its status as a good school. Leaders are committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their best and have established a well-planned and ambitious curriculum. Pupils enjoy their learning and exhibit positive behavior, contributing to a supportive and harmonious school environment. Additionally, the school provides extensive extracurricular activities that enrich pupils' experiences and prepare them for future opportunities.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 608 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.04%
Girls: 52.96% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 56 | 73 | 129 |
| 8 | 63 | 62 | 125 |
| 9 | 66 | 59 | 125 |
| 10 | 63 | 58 | 121 |
| 11 | 38 | 70 | 108 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as The Banovallum School, Horncastle | |
| 18 Nov 2014 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Nov 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2001 | Full inspection |
| 14 May 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Leaders have a clear vision and ambition for pupil success.
- The curriculum is well-designed to meet the needs and aspirations of pupils.
- Pupils behave well and feel safe in a supportive community.
- The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities that enhance learning experiences.
- Leaders provide effective training and support for teachers.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all pupils are making ambitious choices for an academically rigorous curriculum in key stage 4.
- Support for pupils with below-average reading skills is variable and needs improvement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 55.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 106 | 13 |
| Third Preference | 22 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5EH |
0.58 miles |
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The Kirkby-on-Bain Church of England Primary School
Wharf Lane, Kirkby-on-Bain, Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, LN10 6YW |
4.22 miles |
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The Mareham-le-Fen Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Mareham-le-Fen, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 7QB |
4.9 miles |
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St Lawrence School
Bowl Alley Lane, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5EJ |
0.57 miles |
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West Street, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5AD |
0.71 miles |