Havelock Academy
Holyoake Road, Grimsby, DN32 8JHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Havelock Academy is a secondary school in Grimsby for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 71 schools in North East Lincolnshire. It ranks 5th of 7 secondary schools in Grimsby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 January 2023, report published 6 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 January 2023
Havelock Academy is a welcoming school where pupils are respectful. Staff care deeply about the community they serve. Leaders, including those responsible for governance, have created a school of which everyone is proud. Leaders are determined to ensure that pupils receive a high-quality education. Some strategies, such as those to support disadvantaged pupils, need more work to show impact. Pupils are positive about the school. They talk confidently to adults and build strong relationships. Pupils behave well. They say they feel safe and that there is an adult they can talk to if they are worried. Teachers make lessons engaging. Pupils benefit from content that is delivered well by subject specialists. Leaders have designed the curriculum so pupils learn to appreciate the community in which they live. The programme for after-school activities is varied. Most pupils take advantage of this. Bullying is rare. Records show that if bullying does occur, leaders take it seriously and deal with it swiftly and effectively.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not provide sufficient opportunities for pupils to develop subject- specific vocabulary. This means that pupils do not use subject language confidently to deepen their understanding. Leaders should ensure there is a consistent strategy for developing vocabulary across all subjects.
- Some pupils do not attend school on a regular basis. This means they do not benefit from the ambitious quality of education at the school. Leaders must ensure that systems for tracking and managing poor attendance are robust.
- Pupils do not understand the importance of fundamental British values and the diversity of world religions. This means that pupils do not have the relevant knowledge and skills for life in modern Britain. Leaders should make sure that the curriculum provides regular opportunities for pupils to develop their understanding and respect for people different to themselves.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
147 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
15 students
Average A level grade D+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
862 pupils on roll, with places for 1,100
Schools near Havelock Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Inadequate to requires improvement | Attainment 8: 37.5 |
| Cleethorpes Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 40.7 |
| Learning4Life-GY | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oasis Academy Wintringham | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 35.9 |
| St James' School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 21.8 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DAVID ROSS EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Emma Marshall
- Phone
- 01472602000
- Address
- Holyoake Road, Grimsby, DN32 8JH
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- URN
- 135294
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.