Frederick Gough School Catchment Area
Frederick Gough School is a community secondary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1333 pupils, and a capacity of 1345 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11-16
Age range
1,333
Pupils
1,345
Capacity
99%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Frederick Gough School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Frederick Gough School?
The catchment area for Frederick Gough School is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at Frederick Gough School are allocated by North Lincolnshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by North Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North Lincolnshire catchment area documents →Frederick Gough School: 1345 places, 99% filled: nearing capacity
Frederick Gough School has a published admission number of 1345 places. 1333 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 99%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 1345, North Lincolnshire's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 28.5% of pupils at Frederick Gough School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across North Lincolnshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
North Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find North Lincolnshire school admissions →
Frederick Gough School: School Information
- Full address
- Grange Lane South, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN16 3NG
- Local authority
- North Lincolnshire
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118097
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Frederick Gough School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Frederick Gough School
What is the catchment area for Frederick Gough School? ▾
The catchment area for Frederick Gough School is the geographic zone North Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. North Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Frederick Gough School oversubscribed? ▾
Frederick Gough School is operating close to its capacity of 1345 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Frederick Gough School? ▾
Admission to Frederick Gough School is managed by North Lincolnshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Frederick Gough School cover? ▾
Frederick Gough School is a secondary school in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Frederick Gough School? ▾
Frederick Gough School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.