Frederick Gough School
Grange Lane South, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN16 3NGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Frederick Gough School is a secondary school in Scunthorpe for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 90 schools in North Lincolnshire. It ranks 6th of 8 secondary schools in Scunthorpe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2023, report published 20 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2023
Frederick Gough is a truly comprehensive school. A high percentage of pupils have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders ensure these pupils are fully included in school life. Pupils are happy, kind and respectful of each other. Staff, teachers and leaders are proud to work at the school. Pupils behave well in lessons and at social times. Pupils speak to each other and to adults in a polite and mature manner. There is a wide variety of extra-curricular clubs, which are well attended. For example, sports, music and languages clubs are available for pupils at lunchtime and after school. Pupils value these opportunities to develop their talents and interests. Pupils have access to a broad curriculum. The school aims to help pupils to become well-rounded and ready to succeed with their next steps in life. The curriculum enables pupils to achieve this aim. Pupils are safe at school. Bullying is rare. If it does happen, it is dealt with effectively. A large pastoral team provides effective support to pupils when they need it. Pupils learn how to manage the risks they might face online and in the community.
What the school should improve
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not achieve as well as their non-disadvantaged peers. The school should ensure that disadvantaged pupils receive effective and timely support in order to support them in making the best possible progress.
- Some strategies and systems are not monitored closely enough by leaders. As a result, leaders do not evaluate and improve some areas of the school as well as they could. Leaders should ensure they have robust oversight and quality assurance of strategies and systems.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
266 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,334 pupils on roll, with places for 1,345
Schools near Frederick Gough School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's Catholic Voluntary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.8 |
| Melior Community Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.1 |
| Outwood Academy Brumby | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.0 |
| The Acres Independent School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 6.7 |
| OneSchool Global UK Ridgeway Campus | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 53.8 |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben Lawrance
- Phone
- 01724292930
- Address
- Grange Lane South, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN16 3NG
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- URN
- 118097
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.