Weelsby Academy
74%
Capacity
340
Pupils
1.9x
Demand
About Weelsby Academy
Weelsby Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North East Lincolnshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 340 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Weelsby Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Catherine Davenport, it falls under North East Lincolnshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7270th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 28th out of 42 in North East Lincolnshire.
Weelsby Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 21 places, making it 1.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
Weelsby Academy has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.7/5 from 4 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Weelsby Academy include Music Rooms, Library, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Netball and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Coding, Science Club, Gardening and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 59.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North East Lincolnshire, Weelsby 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Weelsby Street, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7PF |
| Headteacher | Catherine Davenport |
| Local Authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Number of Pupils | 340 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 59.7% |
| School Capacity | 340 / 459 (74% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 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 (62%)
7270th of 13,686
Nationally
766th of 1,506
In Yorkshire and the Humber
28th of 42
In North East Lincolnshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
52%
'23/24
62%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (51% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Weelsby Street, Grimsby
North East Lincolnshire, DN32 7PF
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