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Weelsby Academy

North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7PFPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2022
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
21 1st-choice / 21 places
Ranking
#7,270
of 13,686 nationally

About Weelsby Academy

Weelsby Academy is a popular choice among local families, with its most recent admissions data for 2025/26 showing it was oversubscribed: 41 applications were received for 21 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.95. All 21 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is strong, the school is still accessible for those who put it first. The school is a state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Catherine Davenport. It has capacity for 459 pupils and currently has 340 on roll, so there is some room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is high at 59.7%, reflecting the school's role in a community with significant socio-economic need. The school does not have a religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWeelsby Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7PF
HeadteacherCatherine Davenport
Local AuthorityNorth East Lincolnshire
Number of Pupils340
Free School Meals (FSM)59.7%
School Capacity340 / 459 (74% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Jun 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Music RoomsLibraryICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsGymnasiumForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

FootballCricketCross CountryNetballGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubCodingScience ClubGardeningChessEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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