The Banovallum School
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Attainment 8 of 41.9 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 56%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.04
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.21, 0.28]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 108 | 41.9 | — | 55.6% | 18.5% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 130 | 41.9 | +0.04 | 60.0% | 6.2% | 3.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 105 | 41.9 | -0.04 | 54.0% | 10.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 123 | 46.0 | +0.06 | 63.0% | 13.0% | 3.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lincolnshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 141581 |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Jennifer Kirkwood |
| Trust | HORNCASTLE EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | LN9 6DA |
| Latest pupils | 108 |
| FSM eligible | 32.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Boston Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6DA
www.banovallumschool.co.uk1507522232| DfE number | 4050 |
| UKPRN | 10048079 |
| Opened | 1 Dec 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | — |
| Behaviour and attitudes | — |
| Personal development | — |
| Leadership and management | — |
| Safeguarding | — |
| Inspection type | — |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | — |
| Publication date | — |