Waltham Toll Bar Academy
Grimsby, DN36 4RZ · North East Lincolnshire · secondary school
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2nd 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 877 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 50.6 · 64 | 30% | 1.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.19 · 36 | 25% | 0.89 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.6 · 58 | 10% | 0.58 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Waltham Toll Bar Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.19 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 4.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Keyboard Club, Ukulele Club, Rock Band, and GCSE Music Club, or perform with the Chamber Choir, Sixth Form Singers, and SINGERS.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,611 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,355. 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 for higher grades in English and maths? How does the music curriculum integrate with the various clubs and choirs?
What Ofsted said about Waltham Toll Bar Academy
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils benefit from a high standard of education and recent improvements in behaviour. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that supports personal development, with most pupils achieving well and securing appropriate next steps. The inspection notes that while conduct is of a high standard and disruption is infrequent, some areas of teaching and communication require further refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils’ conduct is of a high standard, with polite interactions and rare bullying.
- The curriculum is ambitious, with learning building in complexity over time, particularly in history and technology.
- Teachers understand the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and make appropriate adaptations.
- There is an extensive extra-curricular offer, including sports, performing arts, and mental health clubs.
- Attendance is regular and punctual, with especially strong attendance in the sixth form.
Areas to improve
- The school should establish an effective approach to helping pupils in the early stages learn to read accurately and fluently, as the current lack of a programme limits their ability to access the curriculum.
- Teachers should carefully plan questions to check pupils’ understanding, as some current activities do not consistently identify and address misconceptions.
- The school should improve communication with parents and carers, particularly regarding SEND, as some feel they are not well listened to.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.5 |
| 2024/25 | 45.8 |
| 2025/26 | 47.6 |
| 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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