Baysgarth School
114%
Capacity
1,024
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Baysgarth School
Baysgarth School is a popular choice among local families, with 198 first-preference applications for 202 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.17. This means for every place available, more than one family put the school as their top choice, a clear signal of confidence from parents in the area. While the school does not publish a specific parent recommendation percentage, the high number of first-preference offers—198 out of 237 total applications—suggests strong local demand. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form, and is led by headteacher J Driscoll. It serves 1,024 pupils, which is above its official capacity of 900, and a significant 30.2% of students are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a diverse intake.
Academically, Baysgarth’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated the school as Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. This is a notable improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2012, when it was rated Requires Improvement. In the 2023/24 exam results, pupils achieved a Progress 8 score of -0.22, which is described as Average and places the school 4th out of 10 secondary schools in North Lincolnshire. This score is very close to the local authority average of -0.21, meaning pupils make progress broadly in line with their peers across the area. The Attainment 8 score stands at 42.7, and 41.6% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Nationally, Baysgarth ranks in the bottom 50% of schools by Progress 8, sitting at the 65th percentile.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a theatre, sports hall, astro turf, tennis courts, and science labs, alongside clubs such as Chess, Debate, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Sports on offer include hockey, rugby, rowing, and gymnastics. For families with children who have additional needs, Baysgarth provides support for a broad spectrum of SEND provisions, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language & Communication needs, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health difficulties. Given its oversubscribed status, families applying should be prepared to list it as a first preference to maximise their chances. This school suits families looking for a large, inclusive secondary with solid academic outcomes in line with the local average, a strong focus on extracurricular breadth, and a clear trajectory of improvement under its current leadership.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Barrow Road, Barton-upon-Humber, North Lincolnshire, DN18 6AE |
| Headteacher | J Driscoll |
| Local Authority | North Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,024 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 30.2% |
| School Capacity | 1,024 / 900 (114% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (11 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 11 Oct 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.22)
2062nd of 3,141
Nationally
191st of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
4th of 10
In North Lincolnshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/232%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 144 pupils).
- Sixth form college45%
- FE college31%
- Not sustained8%
- Apprenticeship7%
- Employment6%
- School sixth form (stay)2%
92% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed202
237
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
198 families put this school as their 1st choice (84% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British96.5%
- White (other)1.4%
- Mixed1.2%
- Asian0.1%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
4
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Baysgarth School
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Barrow Road, Barton-upon-Humber
North Lincolnshire, DN18 6AE
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