New Waltham Academy
113%
Capacity
378
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About New Waltham Academy
New Waltham Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North East Lincolnshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 378 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (113% of 336 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated New Waltham Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jayne Perry and Mrs Louise Clarke, it falls under North East Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2457th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 42 in North East Lincolnshire.
New Waltham Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 67 applications for 41 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 41 were first-preference applications.
New Waltham Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.8/5 from 2 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulty and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at New Waltham Academy include ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Tennis, Athletics, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Lincolnshire, New Waltham Academy is one of the options available in the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Peaks Lane, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4NH |
| Headteacher | Jayne Perry and Mrs Louise Clarke |
| Local Authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 378 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.6% |
| School Capacity | 378 / 336 (113% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2457th of 13,686
Nationally
235th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
9th of 42
In North East Lincolnshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
85%
'23/24
76%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed41
67
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
41 families put this school as their 1st choice (61% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Peaks Lane, Grimsby
North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4NH
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