Best Futures, Grimsby
Best Futures is a special school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Grimsby.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Best Futures in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Best Futures are Cambridge Park Academy (3 miles, Good); The Orchard Independent Special School (3.4 miles); and Swallow Grange (3.7 miles).
Cambridge Park AcademyThe Orchard Independent Special SchoolSwallow Grange
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Best Futures has an education, health and care plan (13 of 13 in 2026).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Healing Railway Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Main Road (w-bound), 300 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in North East Lincolnshire (211).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 17 June 2025, before the latest ISI inspection.
Non-Routine Inspection
18 June 2026
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Best Futures creates a warm, inclusive community where all pupils feel valued and safe. Staff work exceptionally well with pupils who have complex social and emotional needs, tailoring support to each child's individual requirements. The school has made impressive improvements since its last inspection, particularly in strengthening how curriculum knowledge is taught and ensuring pupils achieve well from their starting points.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with consistent phonics teaching and genuine pupil engagement despite initial difficulties
- Excellent support for pupils' social, emotional and mental health needs, working effectively with other professionals
- Clear curriculum with staff using subject knowledge to explain new learning and check understanding
- Calm, purposeful learning environment where staff know pupils well and have high expectations
- Effective behaviour and attendance support through detailed knowledge of pupils and families
Areas for Improvement
- Some classroom activities do not focus precisely enough on intended learning, causing pupils to struggle with knowledge gaps
- Enrichment opportunities and activities to develop pupils' talents and interests need further development
- Personal development programme could be more coherent and structured
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with school leaders demonstrating strong commitment to pupil safety and well-being.
Extracurricular Activities
Theatre visits, community projects, fundraising for local refuge charity, observing life cycles (chicks hatching), swimming and water safety lessons
Best Futures is an independent special school for pupils aged 5-11 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection and now provides a welcoming, inclusive environment where pupils make good progress from their individual starting points.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with Best Futures
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in North East Lincolnshire is 19 (the median across 73 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
65%
Available places
13 pupils
20 places
7 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Grimsby
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Grimsby
Across North East Lincolnshire council
Places available
2,030
Applications
1,851
Got 1st preference
92.0%
Got preferred school
96.9%
All secondary applications across North East Lincolnshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Best Futures is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
13
Total Pupils
9
Boys
4
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Best Futures
When was Best Futures last inspected?
Best Futures is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in June 2026.
How many pupils go to Best Futures?
Best Futures has around 13 pupils on roll.
Does Best Futures have specialist SEN provision?
Best Futures is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Best Futures?
Best Futures is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Best Futures?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in North East Lincolnshire is 19 (the median across 73 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Best Futures?
Best Futures is at The Stables, Church Lane, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN37 7AW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)