John Whitgift Academy Catchment Area
John Whitgift Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1055 pupils, and a capacity of 998 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,055
Pupils
998
Capacity
106%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2020
John Whitgift Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, John Whitgift Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with North East Lincolnshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
Not getting a place? Learn how to appeal a school place →
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by North East Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find North East Lincolnshire catchment area documents →John Whitgift Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Crosland Road, Grimsby, DN37 9EH
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137464
Other Secondary Schools in Grimsby
If John Whitgift Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Grimsby are the next closest alternatives.
Oasis Academy Wintringham Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DN32 0AZ
Havelock Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · DN32 8JH
Waltham Toll Bar Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DN36 4RZ
Healing Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DN41 7QD
Ormiston Maritime Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DN34 5AH
Humberston Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DN36 4TF
Need help understanding catchment areas?
Frequently Asked Questions — John Whitgift Academy
Is John Whitgift Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — John Whitgift Academy currently has 1055 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 998 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for John Whitgift Academy? ▾
Admission to John Whitgift Academy is managed by North East Lincolnshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does John Whitgift Academy cover? ▾
John Whitgift Academy is a secondary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for John Whitgift Academy? ▾
John Whitgift Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.