Skegness Grammar School vs The Banovallum School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 30 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Skegness Grammar School
Skegness · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
622 students
The Banovallum School
Horncastle · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
621 students
| Measure | Skegness Grammar School Skegness, East Midlands | The Banovallum School Horncastle, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #94 of 329 | #219 of 329 |
| National rank | #1143 of 4,090 | #2815 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 622 | 621 |
| Pupils on roll | 622 | 621 |
| Free school meals | 30.6% | 33.2% |
| Capacity filled | 69.3% | 99.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 52.0 | 41.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 62% | 28.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 88% | 62% |
| EBacc average points | 4.69 | 3.40 |
| A level points per entry | 33.6 | – |
| town | Skegness | Horncastle |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.skegnessgrammar.co.uk | www.banovallumschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Skegness Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.2 vs 32.8).
- •Skegness Grammar School is the larger school with 622 students compared with 621.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Skegness Grammar School better than The Banovallum School?
On the Success Index (England), Skegness Grammar School ranks higher (67.2 vs 32.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Skegness Grammar School and The Banovallum School?
About 30 km in a straight line, between Skegness and Horncastle in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Skegness Grammar School: 622. The Banovallum School: 621. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Skegness Grammar School and The Banovallum School rank in East Midlands?
Skegness Grammar School is 94th of 329 and The Banovallum School is 219th of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).