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John Whitgift Academy

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John Whitgift Academy

Crosland Road, Grimsby, DN37 9EH

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Pupils
1,055
Ages
11-16
FSM
37.8%
Attainment 8
48.0
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
16.7%
Basics 9-5
56.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.5%
EBacc APS
4.21
EBacc 9-5
15.7%
EBacc 9-4
25.8%
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About John Whitgift Academy

John Whitgift Academy is a secondary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.0. The school has around 1,055 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Crosland Road, Grimsby, DN37 9EH | More schools in North East Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Whitgift Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2020 — Good
  2. Oct 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about John Whitgift Academy

What is John Whitgift Academy's Ofsted rating?
John Whitgift Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What are John Whitgift Academy's latest exam results?
John Whitgift Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is John Whitgift Academy located?
John Whitgift Academy is a secondary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire (DN37 9EH).
How many pupils attend John Whitgift Academy?
John Whitgift Academy has around 1,055 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare John Whitgift Academy with other schools?
View John Whitgift Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in North East Lincolnshire.