The Banovallum School
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Address | Boston Road, LN9 6DA |
| School Website | www.banovallumschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1507522232 |
| URN | 141581 |
School Census
| Total | 608 |
| Girls/Boys | 291/317 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.9%/52.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 161 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 5.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 05/12/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 05/12/2017 | Good |
| 02/07/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/12/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/07/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 6.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.34 |
| Progress 8 | 0.04 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54% |
| Entering EBacc | 10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.34 |
| Progress 8 | -0.04 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.7 |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.12% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 233 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 241 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 79 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 115 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 110 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 195 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 111 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 219 |
| As first preference | 101 |
| As second preference | 87 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 110 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 97 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 198 |
| As first preference | 110 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 25 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 212 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 65 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 177 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 106 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 196 |
| As first preference | 116 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 123 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 115 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 189 |
| As first preference | 108 |
| As second preference | 68 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 114 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 204 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 66 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 58% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 31% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 16% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 38% |
| no | 62% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 58% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 76% |
| no | 24% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
St Lawrence School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 5-16, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bowl Alley Lane, , LN9 5EJ
Horncastle Primary School
(0.58 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Bowl Alley Lane, , LN9 5EH