Best secondary schools in Grimsby (2026)
Grimsby has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is John Whitgift Academy, in the top 43% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 39.5, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Grimsby has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 43% in England |
John Whitgift Academy Grimsby |
47.5 | 48.1 | 57% | Not judged | |
2 Bottom 12% in England |
Havelock Academy Grimsby |
37.5 | 40.8 | 34% | Good | |
3 Bottom 10% in England |
Oasis Academy Wintringham Grimsby |
37.1 | 35.9 | 27% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 7% in England |
Ormiston Maritime Academy Grimsby |
35.2 | 33.3 | 23% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Grimsby?
On exam results over the last three years, John Whitgift Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Grimsby, in the top 43% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.