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John Whitgift Academy

Academy converter · Grimsby · DN37 9EH

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–16

Pupils

1,070

Local authority

North East Lincolnshire

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, 1,070 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 39.2%.

Open schools in Grimsby
59
Secondary schools in Grimsby
7
Academies among open schools in Grimsby
73% (43)
Open schools in DN37
11
Secondary in DN37
1
Open schools in North East Lincolnshire LA
74
Secondary in North East Lincolnshire LA
10

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Healing Academy

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Grimsby · DN41 7QD · North East Lincolnshire

    Ages 11–16

    Status: Open

    1.3 miles away

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
137464

Location

Address
Crosland Road
Postcode
DN37 9EH
Town
Grimsby
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire
District
North East Lincolnshire
Constituency
Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,070
Boys / girls
534 / 536
School capacity
998
Capacity fill
1,070 / 998 (107%)
Free school meals
39.2%
FSM pupils
419
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Delta Academies Trust

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Robert Spendlow
Telephone
01472311080
Website
http://www.johnwhitgift.org.uk/

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