Welholme Academy
Grimsby, DN32 9JD · North East Lincolnshire · primary school
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34th of 42 primary schools in North East Lincolnshire we can score, 48 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 4.3/10 against 625 of them, against 2.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 55.0 · 27 | 40% | 1.10 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Welholme Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 3.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 528 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific interventions are in place for the 3.0% who reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating while addressing the gap between its results and the national average?
What Ofsted said about Welholme Academy
Overview
Welholme Academy continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. Leaders have established strong curricula in reading and mathematics, ensuring pupils build confidence and achieve well. While most parents are satisfied, the report notes that some would like improved communication from leaders.
Strengths
- Staff forge trusting relationships with children, helping pupils live out the school’s vision of "aspiration, collaboration, nurture and resilience".
- A strong reading curriculum ensures staff are skilled in teaching phonics, with tailored support for those needing extra help.
- The mathematics curriculum is well sequenced, helping pupils become "confident and fluent in calculations" and use correct vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support, including staff training in autism awareness and Makaton.
- Leaders place a strong emphasis on wider development through educational visits, such as trips to science adventure centres and museums.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must support subject leaders to monitor curriculum implementation more rigorously, particularly in subjects like physical education, to ensure pupils learn and remember content effectively.
- Leaders should provide more opportunities for pupils to develop their artistic skills and abilities, as some currently lack access to drama and art clubs.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having an "excellent knowledge of pupils, their families and the community" and being tenacious in ensuring pupils receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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