Humberston Academy, Grimsby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its March 2013 inspection — up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
18.7%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
184 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
35
Total classes
11 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
118%
Over capacity
891 pupils
753 capacity
138 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Grimsby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Grimsby
Admissions Demand - North East Lincolnshire
Places available
2,050
Applications
1,728
Got 1st preference
96.1%
Got preferred school
99.3%
Secondary admissions across North East Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.0926%
Overall absence
17.28261%
Persistent absence
920
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Humberston Academy
Humberston Cloverfields Academy
The Humberston Church of England Primary School
Middlethorpe Primary Academy
Enfield Academy of New Waltham
New Waltham Academy
Signhills Infant Academy
Signhills Academy
Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
Thrunscoe Primary and Nursery Academy
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