The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.2
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
5.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 267 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 126 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,333
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 28.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- Head
- Mr Ben Lawrance (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
October 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
November 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Grange Lane South, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3NG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grange Primary School
Primary · 519m away
Coritani Academy
Academy · 840m away
St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St. Bernadette's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Lincoln Gardens Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bottesford Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Tle Independent School
Independent · 1.4km away
St Peter and St Paul CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Frederick Gough School a selective school?
No. Frederick Gough School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Frederick Gough School's Ofsted rating?
Frederick Gough School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Frederick Gough School?
Frederick Gough School currently has 1,333 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Frederick Gough School take?
Frederick Gough School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Frederick Gough School?
Frederick Gough School is in Scunthorpe, DN16 3NG, in the North Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Frederick Gough School have a sixth form?
No, Frederick Gough School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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