Humberston Academy, based in Grimsby, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character.

Humberston Academy currently has around 890 pupils on roll, which is about 118% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.7% boys and 47.3% girls. Around 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (93.7%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (85%) , including 12% who stay in school sixth forms and 32% progressing to further education , while 13% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Humberston Avenue, Grimsby, DN36 4TF
Website: http://www.humberstonacademy.co.uk/
Telephone: 01472319990
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: North East Lincolnshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Daniel Shoubridge
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137200

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 03/12/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 753
Number of Pupils: 890
Number of Boys: 469
Number of Girls: 421

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.2% 4%
Persistent absence: 16.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British93.70%834
Other White1.90%17
Other Mixed0.80%7
Other (any other ethnic group)0.70%6
White and Black African0.70%6
White and Asian0.40%4
African0.30%3
Indian0.30%3
Caribbean0.20%2
White and Black Caribbean0.20%2
Other Black0.20%2
Pakistani0.10%1
Bangladeshi0.10%1
Chinese0.10%1
Unclassified0.10%1
Irish0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (-0.07)
Of the 181 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 180 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.07
Town average
-0.59
Local authority average
-0.27
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
73%
Town average
35%
Local authority average
30%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
47%
Town average
28%
Local authority average
37%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
47.1
Town average
38.2
Local authority average
44.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.4
Town average
3.3
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
99%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Humberston Cloverfields Primary School
St Thomas Close , Humberston DN36 4HS
- not rated 258 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Humberston Cloverfields Academy
St Thomas Close , Humberston DN36 4HS
3out of 4 258 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Humberston Infants School
St Thoma's Close , Humberston DN36 4HS
- not rated 344 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Humberston Junior School
St Thoma's Close , Humberston DN36 4HS
- not rated 344 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Humberston Church of England Primary School
Church Lane , Humberston DN36 4HZ
3out of 4 861 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Humberston Academy
Humberston Avenue , Humberston DN36 4TF
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Humberston Maths and Computing College
Humberston Avenue , Humberston DN36 4TF
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Lindsey School and Community Arts College
Grainsby Avenue , DN35 9NX
- not rated 2,353 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Cleethorpes Academy
Grainsby Avenue , DN35 9NX
- not rated 2,353 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
St Andrew's College, North East Lincolnshire
Chatsworth Place , DN35 9NF
- not rated 2,873 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Humberston Park School
St Thomas Close , Humberston DN36 4HS
4out of 4 235 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Humberston Park School
St Thomas Close , Humberston DN36 4HS
- not rated 235 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Trinity School
Trinity Road , DN35 8UN
- not rated 3,097 yd Community special school Not Applicable Not applicable More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.