The Banovallum School

A good academy converter school in Lincolnshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Banovallum School.

Horncastle, LN96DA Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

61

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.04
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.4%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
5 December 2017
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Boston Road
Horncastle, LN96DA
Phone
1507522232
Website
banovallumschool.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141581
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Boston Road, Horncastle, LN9 6DA
Website
www.banovallumschool.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HORNCASTLE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
625 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
616
Free School Meals
29.9% (184 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.3% (45 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
41.9
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
English Attainment 8:
9.1
Maths Attainment 8:
8.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.2
Ebacc English:
96.9%
Ebacc Entry:
3.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
84.6%
Ebacc Languages:
15.4%
Ebacc Maths:
100.0%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.04
Progress 8 Range:
-0.21 to 0.28

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.4 (+13.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
103
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
616 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Aim, Aspire & Achieve"

Believe Achieve Accept Nurture Opportunities

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Banovallum School. I am very proud to be Head Teacher of Banovallum School, guiding a team of staff to give students the best educational opportunities. The school provides a friendly, caring and secure environment where pupils are valued and supported to reach their potential; the curriculum is knowledge- and skills-rich and ambitious; pastoral care and a strong community ethos are emphasised.

Facilities

CADT block opened 2 new science labs opened Science Labs refurbished (2021) Canteen enlarged & kitchen refurbished (2023) DofE Hub opened (2023)

Curriculum Highlights

Our curriculum is knowledge and skills rich and ambitious for all.

Admissions Criteria

Enrolment at the school is open and welcome to all. Banovallum School is a centre of opportunity for everyone and caters for pupils of all abilities.

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