Humberston Park School
URN: 137394 • Grimsby DN36 4HS
Overview
- Name
- Humberston Park School
- URN
- 137394
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- HUMBERSTON PARK SPECIAL SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Gargon (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01472590645
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Thomas Close, Grimsby DN36 4HS
Summary
Humberston Park School is an academy special converter located in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, catering to 134 pupils aged 3 to 19 with complex, severe, and profound learning difficulties. The school provides a highly-specialist day provision that focuses on individualised learning, ensuring that each pupil's unique needs are met through a transdisciplinary approach. This method encourages creativity and expression, allowing students to thrive in a supportive environment.
The curriculum at Humberston Park School is designed to be relevant and meaningful, incorporating various activities that promote independence and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on the power of art as a form of non-verbal communication, enabling pupils to express their emotions and thoughts through creative means. Staff members are highly skilled and dedicated, fostering a calm and structured atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued.
Community engagement is integral to the school's ethos, with testimonials highlighting the strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families. Parents appreciate the attentive support their children receive, noting significant progress in their independence and emotional well-being. Humberston Park School is committed to providing an outstanding education tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.
The curriculum at Humberston Park School is designed to be relevant and meaningful, incorporating various activities that promote independence and personal growth. The school places a strong emphasis on the power of art as a form of non-verbal communication, enabling pupils to express their emotions and thoughts through creative means. Staff members are highly skilled and dedicated, fostering a calm and structured atmosphere where pupils feel safe and valued.
Community engagement is integral to the school's ethos, with testimonials highlighting the strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families. Parents appreciate the attentive support their children receive, noting significant progress in their independence and emotional well-being. Humberston Park School is committed to providing an outstanding education tailored to the needs of its diverse student body.
Useful links
- Adaptive Learning and Personalisation in SEND (sen)
- Assistive and Augmentative Technology for SEND Pupils (sen)
- Building a Holistic Picture: Bespoke Assessments for SEND – a Continuum of Learning (sen)
- Curriculum Design & Review for SEND (sen)
- Developing Guiding Principles which underpin SEND Learning Effectiveness (sen)
- Environment Solutions for SEND (sen)
- Inclusive Inquiry Audits for Developing Best Practice in SEND (sen)
- Sleep Guidance & Advice for Parents/Carers of Young People with SEND (sen)
- Supporting Complex SEND Pupils (sen)
- Transdisciplinary Working for Better Outcomes in SEND (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Cambridge Park Academy (69.7)
- Linkage College (58.7)
- Sevenhills Academy (47.1)
- Alice House (45.2)
- Cambridge Park Maths & Computing College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- North East Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HUMBERSTON PARK SPECIAL SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 106
- Pupils
- 134
- Boys
- 86
- Girls
- 48
- FSM %
- 56.10
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- North East Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 134 | 86 | 48 | 106 | 56.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 138 | 85 | 53 | 125 | 50.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 139 | 90 | 49 | 125 | 41.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 139 | 90 | 49 | 125 | 41.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 134 | 88 | 46 | 125 | 36.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 129 | 87 | 42 | 125 | 38.70 |
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