The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 51% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.8
3.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
33%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 28 days per year on average — over a month of school.
41% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
9% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 911
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 51.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Ms Emma Marshall (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2023 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Location
Holyoake Road, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 8JH
Town setting
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Phoenix Park Academy
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Beacon Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Havelock Academy a selective school?
No. Havelock Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Havelock Academy's Ofsted rating?
Havelock Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Havelock Academy?
Havelock Academy currently has 911 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Havelock Academy take?
Havelock Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Havelock Academy?
Havelock Academy is in Grimsby, DN32 8JH, in the North East Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Havelock Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Havelock Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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