John Whitgift 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 · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
John Whitgift Academy creates an inclusive, caring environment where pupils are proud to learn. The school excels at supporting all learners, especially those with additional needs, through well-structured teaching and ambitious curriculum content. Pupils develop strong character through extensive leadership roles and enrichment opportunities while achieving impressive progress in examinations.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pupil behaviour and conduct in lessons with strong positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Outstanding personal development with extensive leadership opportunities and enrichment activities
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who progress very well through the curriculum
- Strengthened approach to reading that develops pupil enjoyment, particularly in key stage 3
- Strategic focus on high attendance and a happy, caring school culture valued by parents and staff
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum does not always help pupils make connections between new and previous learning
- Some pupils struggle to apply their prior knowledge confidently to new topics
- School should further refine curriculum strategies to link and embed prior learning
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with leaders maintaining an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh's Award, cooking, sports, debating, charity work, onsite cinema
John Whitgift Academy is an inclusive secondary school where pupils enjoy attending and achieve well through an ambitious curriculum. The school maintains outstanding behaviour and personal development alongside good quality education.
At a Glance
39.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
62 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.0
Avg class size
50
Total classes
8 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
107%
Over capacity
1,070 pupils
998 capacity
72 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(8)
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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
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.90614%
Overall absence
16.41929%
Persistent absence
1,078
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
John Whitgift Academy
Great Coates Primary School
Wybers Wood Academy
Willows Academy
Yarborough Academy
Healing Primary Academy
Western Primary School
Grange Primary School
Laceby Acres Primary Academy
Littlecoates Primary Academy
Macaulay Primary Academy
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