Phoenix Park Academy, Grimsby

In its own words: "At Phoenix Park Academy, we strive to provide the best possible care and education that we can for our young people. “Unconditional Positive Regard” underpins the work we all do and we believe in creating exciting and memorable learning opportunities for all our pupils."

From the headteacher's welcome: "I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and welcome you to Phoenix Park Academy. My name is Jo Indian and I am the Executive Principal of Phoenix Park Academy and Sevenhills Academies."

Across North East Lincolnshire, 92% of families were offered their first-choice secondary school for 2026 entry, and 97% were offered one of the schools they named.

In 2026, families in North East Lincolnshire lodged 18 appeals against secondary school offers; 14 reached a hearing and 8 succeeded (57.1% of those heard).

The nearest other state secondary schools to Phoenix Park Academy are Special Educational Needs Support Service (Senss) (0.5 miles); Havelock Academy (0.6 miles, Good, Attainment 8 37.3); Beacon Academy (1.3 miles, Good, Attainment 8 30.3); and Oasis Academy Wintringham (1.5 miles, Good, Attainment 8 35.6).

Phoenix Park Academy is one of 33 schools run by Wellspring Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Of the 19 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 32% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 26% to a further education college and 5% to an apprenticeship.

70.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 2.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 31 pupils (66%) received SEN support and 15 (31.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

The nearest railway station is New Clee Rail Station, about 780 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Woodyard Court (adjacent), 150 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Phoenix Park 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 693 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and criminal damage and arson. That is well above the typical figure around schools in North East Lincolnshire (211), as is usual near a town centre.

The primary schools closest to Phoenix Park Academy are Weelsby Academy (0.3 miles), Queen Mary Avenue Infant School (0.4 miles), William Barcroft Junior School (0.4 miles) and Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.4 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.