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The Banovallum School

Academy converter · Horncastle · LN9 6DA

Ages 11–16 · 621 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

41.9

Overall absence

12.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-05-08

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.04
−20+2
Attainment 841.9
English & maths grade 5+37%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry6%

EBacc APS: 3.3

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)34.0%
Unauthorised3.1%
Authorised absence
9.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
7.2%
Enrolments in measure
635

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill99%

621 pupils · 625 places

Pupils on roll
621
Boys / girls
307 / 314
School capacity
625
Capacity fill
621 / 625 (99%)
Free school meals
33.2%
FSM pupils
206
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HORNCASTLE EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
HORNCASTLE EDUCATION TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Kirkwood

Location

Address
Boston Road
Postcode
LN9 6DA
Town
Horncastle
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
East Lindsey
Constituency
Louth and Horncastle
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, 621 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 33.2%.

Open schools in Horncastle
5
Secondary schools in Horncastle
2
Academies among open schools in Horncastle
80% (4)
Open schools in LN9
5
Secondary in LN9
2
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
Secondary in Lincolnshire LA
53

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HorncastleNear LN9

  • St Lawrence School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy special converter

    Horncastle · LN9 5EJ · Lincolnshire

    Ages 5–16

    • KS20%
    • Absence16.5%
    • FSM64.8%

    0.6 miles away

  • Horncastle Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Horncastle · LN9 5EH · Lincolnshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM40.0%

    0.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Jennifer Kirkwood
Telephone
01507522232
Website
www.banovallumschool.co.uk

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