Healing Academy
Grimsby, DN41 7QD · North East Lincolnshire · secondary school
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4th 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 the 820 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.0 · 40 | 30% | 1.20 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.03 · 48 | 25% | 1.20 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.1 · 61 | 10% | 0.61 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Healing Academy overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. In 2024/25, 61.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 51.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.03 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 751 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,020. 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
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the school ensure consistent teaching quality across all subjects?
What Ofsted said about Healing Academy
Overview
Healing Academy is rated ‘Good’ for overall effectiveness, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ judgement. Leaders have successfully improved the school culture, resulting in a “calm and orderly” atmosphere where pupils behave well and feel safe. The curriculum is described as “ambitious for all pupils,” with strong support for those with special educational needs and disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a culture aligned with values such as being “child-centred, inclusive, ambitious” and “valuing the staff.”
- The curriculum is well-designed, with teachers possessing “good subject knowledge” and logical sequencing of important knowledge.
- Pupils have access to extensive extra-curricular opportunities, including the ‘upskill’ programme and ‘pupil parliament,’ which develop confidence.
- Attendance figures are above national averages, with a significant reduction in persistent absence due to effective monitoring systems.
- Staff feel “well supported” and are “proud to work at the school,” with leaders mindful of workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teaching activities do not match the curriculum’s ambition, meaning pupils are “not making as much progress as they could.”
- The school fails to provide appropriate support for pupils struggling to read, preventing them from catching up with their peers.
- Some parents feel “disconnected” due to insufficient communication about changes to school expectations.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.9 |
| 2024/25 | 51.0 |
| 2025/26 | 48.1 |
| 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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