Cleethorpes Academy
Cleethorpes, DN35 9NX · North East Lincolnshire · secondary school
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7th of 10 secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.8/10 against 658 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 36.5 · 28 | 46% | 1.31 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.53 · 15 | 38% | 0.56 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.4 · 31 | 15% | 0.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cleethorpes Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.53 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 843 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With Progress 8 at -0.53, what specific support is available for pupils who are falling behind in core subjects? How does the school monitor individual progress to ensure students meet their potential? What are the current entry criteria for the next academic year?
What Ofsted said about Cleethorpes Academy
Overview
New leaders are driving "rapid, and necessary, improvements" following a period of significant change, resulting in "raised expectations" and "improved culture." While behaviour and personal development are strong, the quality of education requires improvement as teaching has not yet consistently supported pupils to build secure knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe in an "inclusive" community, supported by "highly positive start of the day routines" and effective pastoral care.
- Behaviour is positive, with staff and pupils having a "clear understanding" of expectations, leading to fewer regular absences.
- The curriculum has been reviewed to be "more ambitious" and sequences learning more carefully across many subjects.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has "rapidly improved," with teachers receiving clear guidance.
- A comprehensive careers programme helps pupils make "informed choices" through talks by employers and local colleges.
Areas to improve
- Teaching must ensure pupils "remember the most important knowledge consistently" to address gaps that hinder understanding of new concepts.
- The school should develop its reading strategy to ensure all pupils, particularly older ones who are not fluent readers, receive the support needed to access the curriculum fully.
- Leaders must "consistently check the impact of changes" to inform future improvements, as many strategies are still embedding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.1 |
| 2024/25 | 40.7 |
| 2025/26 | 42.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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