John Whitgift Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire
John Whitgift Academy is a secondary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire for ages 11–16 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 3 June 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Crosland Road, Grimsby, DN37 9EH
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- North East Lincolnshire
- Pupils on roll
- 1,070 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 39.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19.7
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 3 June 2025
Strengths
- “Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive school.”
- “They recognise and value the care that they receive.”
- “Pupils and staff share very positive relationships.”
To improve
- “However, on occasion, some pupils find it hard to make connections in their learning.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 30 June 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 57% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 48.1 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 261 first-preference applications, 230 offers in total, 230 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in North East Lincolnshire.
- Healing Academy 1.3 mi Good
- Ormiston Maritime Academy 1.7 mi Good
- Oasis Academy Wintringham 2.7 mi School remains Good
- Havelock Academy 3.5 mi Good
- Beacon Academy 3.8 mi Not judged
- Waltham Toll Bar Academy 4.1 mi Good
- Cleethorpes Academy 4.2 mi Not judged
- Oasis Academy Immingham 4.4 mi No Ofsted grade