Humberston Academy
About Humberston Academy
Humberston Academy sits third out of 11 secondary schools in North East Lincolnshire, according to its Progress 8 score, placing it comfortably ahead of the local authority average. The top-performing school in the area is John Whitgift Academy, followed by Healing Academy, with Humberston slotting in just above Waltham Toll Bar Academy. It’s a mixed, non-denominational state school for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sixth form, and is run by headteacher Daniel Shoubridge. The school is noticeably oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 365 applications for 166 places, with 157 of those coming as first preferences. That kind of demand suggests it holds a strong reputation locally. The school’s capacity is listed at 753, but it currently has 890 pupils on roll, so it’s operating above its official limit. Around 15.7 per cent of pupils qualify for free school meals, which is in line with national averages for a school of this type.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 184 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Dec 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:35 – 15:05
Source: humberstonacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Humberston 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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications