Frederick Gough School, based in Scunthorpe, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Frederick Gough School currently has around 1333 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.2% boys and 48.8% girls. Around 28.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 30.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.2%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 41% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe, DN16 3NG |
| Website: | http://www.frederickgoughschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01724292930 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | North Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Lawrance |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 118097 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1345 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1333 |
| Number of Boys: | 683 |
| Number of Girls: | 650 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 30.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 92.20% | 1229 |
| Other White | 3.50% | 47 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 7 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 5 |
| African | 0.30% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.20% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Primary School Cornwall Rd , Ashby DN16 3AW | 2out of 4 | 566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Lane Junior School Cornwall Road , Ashby DN16 3AW | - not rated | 566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holme Valley Primary School Timberland , Bottesford DN16 3SL | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF | - not rated | 856 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Morecambe Avenue , DN16 3JF | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Gough School Grange Lane South , Bottesford DN16 3NG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | 3out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's Catholic School Collum Avenue , DN16 2TF | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community Academy Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | 3out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Melior Community College for Business, Enterprise and the Arts Chandos Road , DN17 1HA | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Leggott Sixth Form College West Common Lane , DN17 1DS | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coritani Academy Wyredale Road , DN16 2PZ | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Darley Centre School Road , Ashby DN16 2TD | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tle Independent School Grange Farm Hobbies Centre, Wesley Road , DN16 1SA | - not rated | 1,569 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Grange Lane North , DN16 1BN | 3out of 4 | 1,950 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowan Education Heslam Park, Ashby Road , DN16 2AG | - not rated | 2,326 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.