Ormiston Maritime Academy
Grimsby, DN34 5AH · North East Lincolnshire · secondary school
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8th of 10 secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.7/10 against 248 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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% | 1.83 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 16.9 · 2 | 30% | 0.06 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.76 · 7 | 25% | 0.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 30.9 · 2 | 10% | 0.01 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ormiston Maritime Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected in 2022. In 2024/25, 23.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 33.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.76 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (1.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join D of E, Cadets, Go Green Gardening, Student Council, Science clubs, Music Club, Philosophy, and Maths clubs. Sports include Football, Rounders, Netball, and Chess, alongside Art and Design. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 786 pupils against a stated capacity of 795. 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 close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve Progress 8 scores for students from similar backgrounds? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Ormiston Maritime Academy
Overview
Ormiston Maritime Academy is described as a school where pupils feel safe and happy, supported by strong relationships between staff and students. Leaders have implemented a clear vision and ambitious curriculum, resulting in significant improvements since the previous inspection, with high expectations for pupil behaviour and learning.
Strengths
- Leaders have developed an "ambitious curriculum" with secure subject knowledge, particularly in science, English, and modern foreign languages.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including sport, debating, and the Combined Cadet Force, which support well-being.
- Personal development is a priority, with a carefully planned "learning for life" curriculum and high-quality careers advice.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well through adapted teaching and specific interventions like the "room of positivity".
- Staff feel supported by leaders, and nearly all parents would recommend the school to others.
Areas to improve
- In subjects such as mathematics and geography, assessment is not used precisely enough to check prior knowledge, hindering pupils' ability to build on previous learning.
- Suspensions and permanent exclusions are too high, meaning a small minority of pupils miss lessons due to repeated behaviour incidents.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are vigilant, well-trained, and clear about identifying risks and sharing concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 36.1 |
| 2024/25 | 33.3 |
| 2025/26 | 30.9 |
| 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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