Is Frederick Gough School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 10th of 14 secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Frederick Gough School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Frederick Gough School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.2 (England: 46.2). 35.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Frederick Gough School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Frederick Gough School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Frederick Gough School

Grange Lane South, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN16 3NG

Local ranking10th of 14 secondary schools in North Lincolnshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1345

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 15 November 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.2 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 35.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 60.2% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 261

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 90.0%
Continued in education: 84.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1333
Boys: 688 (52%)
Girls: 646 (48%)
Capacity: 1345 (99% full)
SEND: 19.8%
FSM Eligible: 28.8%
EAL: 5.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.5%
SEN Support: 16.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.0:1
Teachers (FTE): 78.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,776/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 93.3%
White Other: 3.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.5%
Other: 0.5%
Asian Other: 0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi: 0.4%
Black African: 0.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.2%

93.3%

White British

3.6%

White Other

0.5%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

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Grange Lane South

Scunthorpe, Yorkshire and the Humber

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Administrative

URN: 118097
UKPRN: 10015873
Establishment No.: 4087

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