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Humberston Academy
Humberston Avenue, Humberston, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4TF, North East Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
72.4 / 100
Top 28%
Better than 72% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
890
Capacity
753
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
118%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, including an Attainment 8 score of 47.6, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 69% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also boasts a commendable EBacc entry rate of 61%, indicating a robust commitment to a broad curriculum. Parent satisfaction is relatively high, with 77% recommending the school, though there is room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths at 44%.
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Last inspected: 3 December 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 47.6 | Top 40% 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%. | 69% | Top 41% 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%. | 44% | Bottom 49% 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%. | 61% | Top 18% 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%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
Parent View (184 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
88%
School has high expectations
86%
Good range of subjects
84%
School keeps me informed
82%
My child is happy
80%
My child makes good progress
79%
Behaviour is good
79%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Progress is communicated
75%
School supports development
67%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.7%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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53.52907, -0.03066 · DN36 4TF
School details
Local authorityNorth East Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137200
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.humberstonacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Humberston Academy rated by Ofsted?
Humberston Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Humberston Academy a good school?
Humberston Academy scores 72.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 28% 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 Humberston Academy?
Based on 184 Ofsted Parent View responses, Humberston Academy receives a satisfaction score of 74% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Humberston Academy in GCSEs?
Humberston Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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