John Whitgift Academy
URN: 137464 • Grimsby DN37 9EH
Overview
- Name
- John Whitgift Academy
- URN
- 137464
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Spendlow (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01472311080
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Crosland Road, Grimsby DN37 9EH
Summary
John Whitgift Academy, located in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,055 students, exceeding its capacity of 998. As part of the Delta Academies Trust, the academy is committed to providing a high-quality education that empowers students to reach their full potential. The school's ethos revolves around the mission to "Change Lives," focusing on both academic and experiential learning to prepare students for future success.
The curriculum at John Whitgift Academy is designed to foster collaboration and engagement among students, supported by a robust tutor programme. The academy places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, with 37.80% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving a diverse community. Additionally, the school has established policies to support students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all learners receive the necessary guidance and resources.
John Whitgift Academy actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, aiming to create a welcoming environment for families. The school regularly updates its community through newsletters and announcements, highlighting achievements and upcoming events, which fosters a sense of belonging and partnership among students, staff, and parents.
The curriculum at John Whitgift Academy is designed to foster collaboration and engagement among students, supported by a robust tutor programme. The academy places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, with 37.80% of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving a diverse community. Additionally, the school has established policies to support students with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring that all learners receive the necessary guidance and resources.
John Whitgift Academy actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, aiming to create a welcoming environment for families. The school regularly updates its community through newsletters and announcements, highlighting achievements and upcoming events, which fosters a sense of belonging and partnership among students, staff, and parents.
Useful links
- Trust Statutory Information (governance)
- Academy Statutory Information & Policies (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Cookie policy (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Humberston Academy (74.6)
- Healing School, A Specialist Science and Foundation College (70.2)
- Waltham Toll Bar Academy (64.0)
- Healing Academy (58.4)
- Havelock Academy (52.3)
Key details
- LA
- North East Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 998
- Pupils
- 1055
- Boys
- 525
- Girls
- 530
- FSM %
- 37.80
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2020-01-31
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1055 | 525 | 530 | 998 | 37.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1006 | 491 | 515 | 998 | 36.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 821 | 404 | 417 | 797 | 34.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 821 | 404 | 417 | 797 | 34.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 731 | 348 | 383 | 797 | 30.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 628 | 309 | 319 | 797 | 25.40 |
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