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Cleethorpes Academy
Grainsby Avenue, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 9NX, North East Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
12.8 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
843
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 40.7, the school performs above the national average, particularly in comparison to other institutions in the area. However, it has been rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted, indicating there are areas needing development. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 74% recommending the school, but the low EBacc entry of 16% may be a consideration for those prioritizing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.7 | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 16% | Bottom 14% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 14% UK |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
Good range of subjects
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child feels safe
79%
My child is happy
74%
I'd recommend this school
74%
My child makes good progress
68%
Behaviour is good
68%
School supports development
68%
School has high expectations
68%
School keeps me informed
58%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
White Other3.7%
Black African1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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53.54772, -0.03945 · DN35 9NX
School details
Local authorityNorth East Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136192
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Cleethorpes Academy rated by Ofsted?
Cleethorpes Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2025.
Is Cleethorpes Academy a good school?
Cleethorpes Academy scores 12.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Cleethorpes Academy?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, Cleethorpes Academy receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Cleethorpes Academy in GCSEs?
Cleethorpes Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.7. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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