The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.8
2.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
4.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
32%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.40
Band 4Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
11%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 339 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 135 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,730
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 17.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- Trust
- LINCOLNSHIRE GATEWAY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Philip Dickinson (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Station Road, New Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN36 4RZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEnfield Academy of New Waltham
Primary · 1.4km away
Fairfield Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Scartho Nursery School
Nursery · 1.9km away
Springfield Primary Academy
Primary · 1.9km away
Waltham Gateway Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Holton Le Clay Infant School
Primary · 2.2km away
Scartho Infants' School and Nursery
Primary · 2.2km away
Scartho Junior Academy
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Waltham Toll Bar Academy a selective school?
No. Waltham Toll Bar Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Waltham Toll Bar Academy's Ofsted rating?
Waltham Toll Bar Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Waltham Toll Bar Academy?
Waltham Toll Bar Academy currently has 1,730 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Waltham Toll Bar Academy take?
Waltham Toll Bar Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Waltham Toll Bar Academy?
Waltham Toll Bar Academy is in Grimsby, DN36 4RZ, in the North East Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Waltham Toll Bar Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Waltham Toll Bar Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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