The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 60% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 340
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 59.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- Trust
- DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Miss Catherine Davenport (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Weelsby Street, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN32 7PF
Town setting
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Edward Heneage Primary Academy
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Queen Mary Avenue Infant School
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William Barcroft Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Weelsby Academy's Ofsted rating?
Weelsby Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Weelsby Academy?
Weelsby Academy currently has 340 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Weelsby Academy take?
Weelsby Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Weelsby Academy?
Weelsby Academy is in Grimsby, DN32 7PF, in the North East Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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