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Waltham Toll Bar Academy

North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4RZSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
-0.19
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
248 1st-choice / 254 places
Ranking
#1,985
of 3,141 nationally

About Waltham Toll Bar Academy

Waltham Toll Bar Academy is a large mixed secondary school in North East Lincolnshire, currently educating 1,730 pupils against a total capacity of 2,355, meaning it is not yet full but is clearly in high demand. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 423 applications for 254 places, with 248 of those offers going to first-preference families, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.67. That level of competition suggests a strong local reputation. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 17.5%, which is slightly above the national average for secondary schools and reflects a broadly typical intake for the area. The school has no religious character and is led by headteacher Philip Dickinson. It also operates its own sixth form, which is a significant draw for families looking for continuity through to age 18.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressStation Road, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4RZ
HeadteacherPhilip Dickinson
Local AuthorityNorth East Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils1,730
Free School Meals (FSM)17.5%
School Capacity1,730 / 2,355 (73% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 18 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Astro TurfLibrarySports HallTheatreDining HallSwimming PoolMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreGymnasiumArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

SwimmingCross CountryMartial ArtsCricketGymnasticsRugbyTennisRowing

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubArt ClubYoung EnterpriseGardeningChessFilm ClubCodingModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: walthamtollbaracademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Waltham Toll Bar Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.