Welholme Academy

About Welholme Academy

Welholme 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 567 pupils on roll and is well-filled (90% of 630 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Welholme Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Edward Chamberlain, it falls under North East Lincolnshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11668th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 42 in North East Lincolnshire.

Welholme Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 74 applications for 45 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Welholme Academy include Dining Hall, Library, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Art Studios, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Tennis, Rounders and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Drama, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 60.2%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in North East Lincolnshire, Welholme 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.

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