Welholme Academy, Grimsby

In its own words: "Our School Virtual Tour Our school was originally opened in 1892. Many additions have been made over the last 100 years. The area we serve is one of the oldest parts of Grimsby. Our school is a community school and a focal point for our community."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Our aim is that Welholme Academy is a safe and nurturing place, where all children, staff and visitors feel welcome and valued and believe that together we can achieve anything. Children learn best when they are happy and confident and we want every child to achieve the very best they can."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, gymnastics, basketball, running and art.

The school runs a breakfast club from 8:00am and after-school care.

In 2025, 61% of Year 6 pupils at Welholme Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 72% 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 (59% in reading, 73% in maths).

For September 2026 entry, 30 families put Welholme Academy as their first choice and 47 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 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 Welholme Academy are Edward Heneage Primary Academy (0.2 miles, Good, 81% reading, 85% maths); Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 59% reading, 48% maths); Old Clee Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 82% maths); and Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy (0.7 miles, Good, 80% reading, 84% maths).

Welholme Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Welholme Academy is one of 32 schools run by The Enquire Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.

The nearest railway station is Grimsby Town Rail Station, about 1000 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Granville Street (adjacent), 240 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Welholme 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 824 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, Welholme Academy issued 21 suspensions, 3.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Welholme Academy are Special Educational Needs Support Service (Senss) (0.6 miles), Oasis Academy Wintringham (0.8 miles), Havelock Academy (0.9 miles) and Ormiston Maritime Academy (1.2 miles).