Open State Secondary Mixed

Frederick Gough School

Grange Lane South, Scunthorpe, DN16 3NG
1,333 Pupils
1,345 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
28.50% FSM %
683 Boys
650 Girls
About Frederick Gough School

Located in Scunthorpe (DN16 3NG), Frederick Gough School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character, classified as Local authority maintained schools and situated within the local authority of North Lincolnshire.

It has 1,333 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,345. Current headteacher: Ben Lawrance.

Data for Frederick Gough School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority North Lincolnshire
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District North Lincolnshire
Parliamentary Constituency Scunthorpe
Ward Bottesford
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10015873
URN 118097
Data Last Updated 13-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Richard Harmer Chair of Governors 25/01/2017 11/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Brady Governor 15/11/2019 16/11/2026 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Caroline Capon Governor 08/02/2024 07/02/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Heather Copson Governor 24/02/2025 23/02/2029 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jo Fairless Governor 29/01/2024 28/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Daniel Fenwick Governor 01/02/2021 31/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Michael Galey Governor 10/10/1984 24/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Caroline Kupfers Governor 01/12/2016 12/01/2029 Elected by parents
Headteacher Benjamin Lawrance Governor 01/09/2005 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr James Main Governor 08/05/2006 14/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Rebecca Marler-Roe Governor 25/02/2025 24/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa McDonagh Governor 06/02/2025 05/02/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Frequently Asked Questions
Frederick Gough School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.
Frederick Gough School has 1,333 pupils, with a capacity of 1,345.
Frederick Gough School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Frederick Gough School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Frederick Gough School is Mr Ben Lawrance.
Frederick Gough School is at Grange Lane South, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN16 3NG, in the North Lincolnshire local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Frederick Gough School: Does not have a sixth form.
Frederick Gough School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Ben Lawrance
Grange Lane South, Bottesford, Scunthorpe, DN16 3NG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 118097
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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