Havelock Academy
83%
Capacity
911
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About Havelock Academy
Havelock Academy is a secondary school in North East Lincolnshire that receives strong endorsement from its parent community, with 68% of respondents saying they would recommend the school to other parents. That figure comes from the most recent Parent View survey, which also shows that 79% of parents agree or strongly agree that their child is happy at the school, and 74% say their child does well there. The school is clearly popular locally: for the 2025/26 admissions round, it received 228 applications for 153 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.49. Of those, 143 were first-preference applications, and all 143 first-preference families were offered a place. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2023, rated it Good across all categories including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. That marks a significant improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Requires Improvement.
Academically, Havelock's results sit below national averages but above the local authority average. Its Progress 8 score of -0.36 is described as 'Below average' nationally, but it compares favourably to the North East Lincolnshire average of -0.57, placing the school 5th out of 11 similar schools in the area. At Key Stage 4, 48% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and the average Attainment 8 score was 36.4. The school's EBacc entry rate was 36.8%, with 13.2% of pupils achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above. In the sixth form, the picture is more mixed: the value-added score was -0.26, also classed as 'Below average', and the average points per entry was 24.35, equivalent to a D+ grade. The best three A-levels averaged a C- grade. With 34 pupils in the sixth form cohort, it is a relatively small provision.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, tennis courts, and a sixth form centre. Sports on offer include athletics, badminton, cricket, hockey, netball, rugby, and dance, while extracurricular clubs include Model UN, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, orchestra, choir, and drama. SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health support. With 51.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Havelock serves a community with above-average disadvantage. The school is oversubscribed, so families applying should be aware that competition for places is real, though first-preference applicants have historically been successful. It is a good fit for families looking for a large, improving secondary with a strong sixth form and a parent body that largely feels positive about the school's direction.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Holyoake Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 8JH |
| Headteacher | Emma Marshall |
| Local Authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 911 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 51.2% |
| School Capacity | 911 / 1,100 (83% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
11 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.36)
2361st of 3,141
Nationally
218th of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
5th of 11
In North East Lincolnshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
27.6
'22/23
23.9
'23/24
24.4
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2311%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 169 pupils).
- FE college47%
- Sixth form college20%
- School sixth form (stay)11%
- Not sustained9%
- Employment7%
- Apprenticeship4%
89% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2351%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 39 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
5%
Russell Group
5%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)51%
- Employment28%
- Not sustained8%
- Further education3%
- Apprenticeship3%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Biology6
- Psychology6
- Geography5
- History5
- English Literature3
- Law3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
19 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed153
228
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
143 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British81.6%
- White (other)8.9%
- Mixed2.6%
- Asian0.5%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
16
Total schools
15
Oversubscribed
13
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Havelock Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Holyoake Road, Grimsby
North East Lincolnshire, DN32 8JH
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