Welholme Academy

URN: 141289 • Grimsby DN32 9JD

Overview

Name
Welholme Academy
URN
141289
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE ENQUIRE LEARNING TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Edward Chamberlain (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01472329944
Website
Visit
Address
Welholme Road, Grimsby DN32 9JD

Summary

Welholme Academy, located in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 567 pupils and a capacity of 630. Established in 1892, the school has a long-standing reputation within the community and serves one of the oldest areas of Grimsby. The academy is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment where every child feels valued and is encouraged to achieve their best.

The curriculum at Welholme Academy is designed to be engaging and tailored to meet the diverse needs of its students. The school promotes a personalised approach to teaching and learning, fostering a love for education and encouraging children to challenge themselves. The academy places a strong emphasis on collaboration between parents and staff to ensure that each child has the support they need to succeed.

Welholme Academy is part of The Enquire Learning Trust, which shapes its values of collaboration, resilience, and nurturing. The school actively welcomes parental involvement and strives to create a supportive community atmosphere, ensuring that all children can thrive both academically and personally.

Key details

LA
North East Lincolnshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE ENQUIRE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
630
Pupils
567
Boys
286
Girls
281
FSM %
60.20
Open date
2014-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-22
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
North East Lincolnshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 567 286 281 630 60.20
2024-09-11 553 282 271 630 64.00
2023-09-11 538 274 264 630 60.40
2022-09-11 538 274 264 630 60.40
2021-09-11 555 277 278 630 56.80
2020-09-11 580 296 284 630 55.70

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