John Whitgift Academy
Grimsby, DN37 9EH · North East Lincolnshire · secondary school
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1st 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 — 8.8/10 against 547 of them, against 7.3/10 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 | 58.2 · 79 | 46% | 3.64 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.22 · 66 | 38% | 2.55 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.0 · 70 | 15% | 1.08 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
John Whitgift Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award, JWA Editorial Journal, and Student Voice Leadership Group. Sports include Delta Games and Delta Rugby Union Championships. Arts activities feature Theatre Visits and an English Poetry Celebration. Trips range from a Theme Park visit and Ski Trip to a residential at Bishop Burton/Kingswood Dearne Valley. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,070 pupils against a stated capacity of 998. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about John Whitgift Academy
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive school, where they “recognise and value the care that they receive” and share “very positive relationships” with staff. The report highlights an “ambitious and caring” ethos, with pupils demonstrating exceptional conduct and making impressive progress through a broad curriculum. Leaders and the trust share a “passion and ambition for improvement,” fostering a culture that strives for excellence and secures high attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils respond very well to high behaviour expectations, displaying “exceptional” conduct in lessons and supporting peers through initiatives like the ‘Be Kind’ scheme.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “very well supported,” with the school accurately identifying needs and swiftly putting support in place.
- The school has strengthened its approach to reading, helping pupils develop an “enjoyment of reading” through carefully selected texts and bespoke support.
- There is an “extensive range of enrichment opportunities,” including well-attended clubs and high-quality career support that leaves pupils “aspirational and well informed.”
- Staff feel valued and parents are “overwhelmingly positive,” noting that the school helps children “reach their full potential.”
Areas to improve
- The curriculum does not always support pupils to build on previous learning effectively, meaning some struggle to make connections; the school should “further refine and embed curriculum strategies” to enable pupils to link and apply prior learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 48.1 |
| 2025/26 | 50.0 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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