Yarborough Academy
Yarrow Road, Grimsby, DN34 4JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Yarborough Academy is a primary school in Grimsby for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 71 schools in North East Lincolnshire. It ranks 26th of 34 primary schools in Grimsby. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 October 2023, report published 11 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 31 October 2023
At Yarborough Primary Academy, pupils are proud of how they learn. Well-being is at the heart of the school's ethos. Adults expect pupils to achieve their best. In lessons, pupils listen carefully and learn well. Pupils are happy at school. They learn to stay safe online. Behaviour is calm and orderly. Older pupils support younger children at playtimes. At the friendship bench, everyone can find a friend to talk to. Pupils aspire to be recognised by their peers and teachers for meeting the values of 'growth, love, over and above'. They like to receive a 'GLO' card or sticker. Pupils have a clear understanding of what bullying is. If bullying happens, pupils say that adults sort it out. There are many opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests. Pupils enjoy attending clubs after school, such as football and art. Learning to play African drums has been a particularly popular experience for pupils. Educational trips and visits are often linked to the curriculum topics that pupils study. A trip to a science and media museum, for example, helped pupils to remember more about their rainforest topic. All members of the school community embrace equality of opportunity. They are keen to ensure that all pupils thrive together. There is a culture of mutual respect. Pupils understand the importance of treating everyone fairly.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not have an effective system in place to teach pupils how to write creatively. This hinders the development of pupils' creative writing. The school needs to provide training to make sure that teachers are confident to carry this out.
- Pupils with more complex special educational needs do not always access the curriculum in the best way. This causes them to find the learning more difficult and become distressed. The school needs to further reflect on how to make the best adaptions to support these pupils.
- Over time, governors have not had a clear strategic overview on the direction of the school. This has limited their ability to challenge the school effectively and hold it to account. Senior leaders need to ensure that all governors are clear about their roles and responsibilities and have the skills and knowledge needed to carry them out effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
57 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
436 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Yarborough Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Willows Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Macaulay Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Western Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Needs attention | 61% met the expected standard |
| Littlecoates Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- YARBOROUGH ACADEMY
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Hannah Albery
- Phone
- 01472237772
- Address
- Yarrow Road, Grimsby, DN34 4JU
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- URN
- 138542
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.