Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe, Grimsby
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This school is a welcoming and inclusive place where pupils feel safe and supported. Staff provide high-quality pastoral support, with a dedicated space called 'The House' where pupils can share their concerns. The school has recently appointed strong new leaders who are rapidly improving teaching and support for all pupils, especially those with additional needs.
Key Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture where pupils feel safe and concerns are actively managed
- Well-organised curriculum with good teaching of reading, writing and mathematics
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils through a cohesive inclusion approach
- High-quality early years provision with engaging learning environments
- Positive behaviour and conduct across the school with swift, skilful staff responses
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil achievement in national tests has declined and remains below national average
- Attendance rates are below national average with increasing persistent absence
- Some pupils have not developed secure letter formation, handwriting and early reading skills
- New leadership strategies are showing promise but full impact not yet reflected in published outcomes
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has created an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football team visits, local community rubbish clean-up campaign, school parliament work with local charities, visits to local places of worship and cultural sites
Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe is a welcoming school that has recently undergone significant leadership changes and is taking effective action to improve standards. While the school provides a safe, inclusive environment with strong pastoral support, it is working to address declining pupil achievement and attendance.
At a Glance
72.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 49%. Maths has declined from 55% to 43%. Writing has declined from 55% to 41%.
Class Sizes
22.2
Avg class size
21.4
Infant (KS1)
27.4
KS2
16
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
Getting There
Bus Stops
Commute Calculator
Find out if this school is reachable from your home - before you apply
What are my chances?
Enter your postcode to estimate your probability of getting a place.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
363 pupils
489 capacity
126 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Grimsby
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Grimsby
Admissions Demand - North East Lincolnshire
Places available
2,167
Applications
1,348
Got 1st preference
100.0%
Got preferred school
100.0%
Primary admissions across North East Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(110)
House Prices
Moving into the catchment? See what homes near this school actually cost
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
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
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
8.33333%
Overall absence
26.08696%
Persistent absence
345
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Reviews
No reviews yet - be the first to leave one.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe
Nearby Schools
Do you work at this school?
Claim your profile free to get a verified badge, update your contact details, and see how many parents are viewing your page.