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John Whitgift Academy
Crosland Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN37 9EH, North East Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.5 / 100
Top 24%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,055
Capacity
998
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 84%, this school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 48.1 and 72% of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While the EBacc entry rate stands at 37%, which may be considered a bit lower, the school still ranks in the top 38% nationally for GCSE results, indicating a positive learning environment and effective teaching.
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Last inspected: 3 June 2025Quality 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. | 48.1 | Top 38% 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%. | 72% | Top 35% 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%. | 57% | Top 23% 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%. | 37% | Top 39% 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%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
Parent View (62 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
School has high expectations
95%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child makes good progress
90%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Progress is communicated
82%
School supports development
68%
School keeps me informed
63%
School responds to concerns
63%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.3%
White Other5.3%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Location
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53.57138, -0.13355 · DN37 9EH
School details
Local authorityNorth East Lincolnshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN137464
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.johnwhitgift.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is John Whitgift Academy rated by Ofsted?
John Whitgift Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 June 2025.
Is John Whitgift Academy a good school?
John Whitgift Academy scores 76.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 24% 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 John Whitgift Academy?
Based on 62 Ofsted Parent View responses, John Whitgift Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at John Whitgift Academy in GCSEs?
John Whitgift Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.1. 72% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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