Edward Heneage Primary Academy, Grimsby

From the headteacher's welcome: "David Ross Education Trust schools create a rich and exciting learning environment that inspires students to become their confident, academic best. It is our intention to ignite a real love of learning by providing a rich, varied and exciting curriculum that meets the needs of each and every individual."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, ballet, drama, choir and gardening.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Edward Heneage Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 77% in North East Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 81% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 18 families put Edward Heneage Primary Academy as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 18 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Edward Heneage Primary Academy are Welholme Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 61% reading, 72% maths); Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.3 miles, Good, 59% reading, 48% maths); Weelsby Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 77% maths); and Ormiston South Parade Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 92% maths).

Edward Heneage Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Edward Heneage Primary Academy is one of 36 schools run by The David Ross Education Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 72% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

46.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

Edward Heneage Primary Academy had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town Rail Station, about 870 metres away (roughly a 11-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Catherine Street (s-bound), 160 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Edward Heneage Primary Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 890 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and public order offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North East Lincolnshire (211), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Edward Heneage Primary Academy issued 13 suspensions, 6.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Edward Heneage Primary Academy are Special Educational Needs Support Service (Senss) (0.4 miles), Havelock Academy (1 mile), Oasis Academy Wintringham (1 mile) and Ormiston Maritime Academy (1.2 miles).