The Banovallum School

About The Banovallum School

The Banovallum School is an academy converter in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 608 pupils on roll. It is part of HORNCASTLE EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.2 (2025/26). 33.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lincolnshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

608 / 625 (97%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Boston Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6DA

Phone

01507522232

Headteacher

Jennifer Kirkwood

Website

www.banovallumschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Banovallum School?

The Banovallum School is an academy converter in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Banovallum School have?

The Banovallum School has 608 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Banovallum School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Banovallum School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.2 in 2025/26.

Is The Banovallum School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Banovallum School is part of HORNCASTLE EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is The Banovallum School?

The Banovallum School is located at Boston Road, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 6DA.