Humberston Academy
Grimsby, DN36 4TF · North East Lincolnshire · secondary school
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3rd 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 882 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 5.1/10 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 | 46.5 · 54 | 46% | 2.50 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.13 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.3 · 67 | 15% | 1.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Humberston Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.13 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did 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 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 891 pupils against a stated capacity of 753. 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
Given the Progress 8 score of -0.13, what specific support structures are in place to help pupils improve their progress from their starting point?
What Ofsted said about Humberston Academy
Overview
Humberston Academy is described as a welcoming environment where pupils are "confident, friendly and mature" and demonstrate the ‘Humberston Way’. The report highlights "exceptionally well" behaviour and "high-quality personal development provision," noting that the school prepares pupils well for their future through rich opportunities and strong community links.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "exceptionally well" behaviour, grounded in "mutual respect" and strong relationships with staff.
- The curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils," with a central focus on reading that ensures access to "high-quality texts."
- Personal development is "carefully designed," offering experiences such as educational visits, leadership roles, and charitable work.
- Staff receive effective training and support, implementing "consistent approaches that support pupils to learn effectively."
- Attendance is "lower than the national average and reducing over time," with effective support for overcoming challenges.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must provide pupils with "sufficient opportunities to use and apply their knowledge independently" to support progress on complex topics.
- The school should "evaluate the impact of its work consistently well" and use collected information more effectively to inform timely improvements.
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 | 47.1 |
| 2024/25 | 47.6 |
| 2025/26 | 49.3 |
| 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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