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The Banovallum School
Goodgraded 03/03/2023Ages 11–16608 pupilsDoes not apply
The Banovallum School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Horncastle, within the Lincolnshire local authority. The school has around 608 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 03/03/2023, The Banovallum School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.8 and 36% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Horncastle can view The Banovallum School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence34.0%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.5England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS90%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals33.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language1.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.9
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths29%
Grade 4+ English & maths62%
EBacc entry19%
EBacc average point score3.4
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Horncastle
All schools in Horncastle →St Lawrence SchoolGood · 0.6 miHorncastle Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 miQueen Elizabeth's Grammar School, HorncastleGood · 0.7 mi
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