Weelsby Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Weelsby Street Grimsby Lincolnshire DN32 7PF |
| Phone | 01472806778 |
| Reference Number | 138279 |
Weelsby Academy has made significant strides since its previous inspection, achieving a 'Good' overall effectiveness rating. The school fosters a positive learning environment where pupils feel cared for and are encouraged to succeed. The early years provision is particularly strong, with children benefiting from a well-structured curriculum focused on language development and practical life skills. While the leaders are committed to the academic success of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, there are some areas for improvement in teachers' subject knowledge across the curriculum, which occasionally leads to missed learning opportunities for the pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 340 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.06%
Girls: 47.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 2 | 25 | 19 | 44 |
| 3 | 20 | 23 | 43 |
| 4 | 25 | 16 | 41 |
| 5 | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| 6 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 66.8% |
| White, Other | 16.8% |
| African | 5.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| Asian, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and feel supported in their learning.
- High expectations for pupil behavior and academic performance.
- Outstanding early years provision with a strong focus on language development.
- Effective phonics teaching leads to exceptional early reading progress.
- Strong support for pupils with additional needs, including SEND.
- Leaders provide extensive training and development opportunities for staff.
- Creative life skills programs enhance pupils' understanding of their community.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack important subject knowledge in certain areas.
- Opportunities to correct misconceptions can be missed.
- Inconsistent adjustments in teaching strategies for pupils' specific needs.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 9% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4 | ||
| Writing | 5.2 | ||
| Maths | 3.6 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
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0.23 miles |
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Strand Primary Academy
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0.31 miles |
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Edward Heneage Primary Academy
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0.56 miles |
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Queen Mary Avenue Infant School
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0.71 miles |
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William Barcroft Junior School
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0.71 miles |
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Welholme Academy
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0.75 miles |
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Elliston Primary Academy
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0.84 miles |
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Old Clee Primary Academy
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Reynolds Primary Academy
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1.18 miles |
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Bursar Primary Academy
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1.18 miles |
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Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy
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St Martin's Preparatory School
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Macaulay Primary Academy
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1.51 miles |
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Saint Joseph's Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy
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Littlecoates Primary Academy
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1.57 miles |
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St Peter's CofE Primary School
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1.68 miles |
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Thrunscoe Primary and Nursery Academy
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Middlethorpe Primary Academy
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Special Educational Needs Support Service (Senss)
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0.26 miles |
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Havelock Academy
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St James' School
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1.28 miles |
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Oasis Academy Wintringham
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1.52 miles |
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Beacon Academy
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1.53 miles |
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TEC Partnership
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1.66 miles |
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Ormiston Maritime Academy
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Cleethorpes Academy
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Franklin Sixth Form College
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Cambridge Park Academy
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Humberston Academy
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Humberston Park School
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Waltham Toll Bar Academy
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Healing Academy
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