Ormiston South Parade Academy, Grimsby

In its own words: "Ormiston South Parade Academy provides a positive learning experience that equips learners for life. Our vision is to: Educate to achieve personal success. Nurture everyone’s uniqueness and special gifts. Value everyone’s diversity. Develop everyone to their full potential and create well-rounded responsible individuals. At the heart of this vision are the 5 Rs for learning and life."

From the headteacher's welcome: "My name is Kate Steward and I am immensely proud to be the Principal of OSPA. OSPA is a proud member of the Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) family. We cater for children from the ages of 2 to 11 in a vibrant and modern environment. Our teachers are exceptional; providing high-quality learning for every child, every day."

The school runs after-school care until 4:20pm.

In 2025, 86% of Year 6 pupils at Ormiston South Parade Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 77% in North East Lincolnshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (89% in reading, 85% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 56 families put Ormiston South Parade Academy as their first choice and 71 named it as one of their preferences, for 56 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 Ormiston South Parade Academy are Macaulay Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 90% reading, 88% maths); Edward Heneage Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 81% reading, 85% maths); Littlecoates Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 80% maths); and Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.8 miles, Good, 59% reading, 48% maths).

Ormiston South Parade Academy's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Ormiston South Parade Academy is one of 44 schools run by Ormiston Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

52 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Ormiston South Parade Academy (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (98%).

42.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

Ormiston South Parade Academy had 29 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 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 510 metres away (roughly a 6-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Alexandra Road (o/s 71), 100 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Ormiston South Parade 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 721 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, Ormiston South Parade Academy issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Ormiston South Parade Academy are Special Educational Needs Support Service (Senss) (0.7 miles), Ormiston Maritime Academy (1 mile), Oasis Academy Wintringham (1.4 miles) and John Whitgift Academy (1.9 miles).