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Schools in Humberston and New Waltham

A town in North East Lincolnshire

  • Town
  • 10 schools and nurseries
  • 3,709 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Humberston and New Waltham at a glance

Close to England on most measures

How Humberston and New Waltham's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries104 primary · 2 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1163%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths49%Attainment 8 48.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary20%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Humberston and New Waltham

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Humberston and New Waltham primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Humberston and New Waltham

4 mainstream schools in Humberston and New Waltham, best first

New Waltham Academy

Grimsby, DN36 4NH · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

51 first choices, 44 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
376
Pupils per teacher
29.8
View school New Waltham Academy

Humberston Cloverfields Academy

Grimsby, DN36 4HS · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

29 first choices, 31 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
4.2%
Pupils
307
Pupils per teacher
22.4
View school Humberston Cloverfields Academy
See all 5 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Humberston and New Waltham

2 mainstream schools in Humberston and New Waltham, best first

Humberston Academy

Grimsby, DN36 4TF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results above the England average.

219 first choices, 172 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1649.3

England 46.2

Days missed
6.1%
Pupils
891
Pupils per teacher
18.9
View school Humberston Academy

Waltham Toll Bar Academy

Grimsby, DN36 4RZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

238 first choices, 275 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.6

England 46.2

Days missed
7.8%
Pupils
1,611
Pupils per teacher
15.2
View school Waltham Toll Bar Academy
See all 3 secondary schools

Nurseries in Humberston and New Waltham

3 in Humberston and New Waltham, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Humberston and New Waltham

2 in Humberston and New Waltham, by the school's Eduscope score

Waltham Toll Bar Academy

Grimsby, DN36 4RZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

238 first choices, 275 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1647.6

England 46.2

Days missed
7.8%
Pupils
1,611
Pupils per teacher
15.2
View school Waltham Toll Bar Academy

Humberston Park School

Grimsby, DN36 4HS · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.5%
Pupils
127
Pupils per teacher
10.2
View school Humberston Park School

Special Schools in Humberston and New Waltham

1 in Humberston and New Waltham. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Humberston Park School

Grimsby, DN36 4HS · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.5%
Pupils
127
Pupils per teacher
10.2
View school Humberston Park School
The map

Every school in Humberston and New Waltham, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Waltham Toll Bar Academy, GoodHumberston Academy, Good or betterHumberston Park School, OutstandingNew Waltham Academy, GoodHumberston Cloverfields Academy, GoodEnfield Academy of New Waltham, GoodThe Humberston Church of England Primary School, GoodHumberston Pre-School, GoodWendover Pre-School, GoodHumberston Country Club Pre-School, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good8
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Humberston and New Waltham school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Humberston and New Waltham's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Humberston and New Waltham by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Humberston and New Waltham vs England

How good are Humberston and New Waltham's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Humberston and New Waltham

Humberston and New WalthamEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 4 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    63%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    49%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    20%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Humberston and New Waltham in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
63% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
49% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Humberston and New Waltham has 10 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% fewer pupils than in 2018.

20% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Humberston and New Waltham's state schools each January.

Down 10% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Humberston and New Waltham20%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Humberston and New Waltham

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How many schools are in Humberston and New Waltham?

Humberston and New Waltham has 10 schools, including 5 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Humberston and New Waltham?

The highest-ranked schools in Humberston and New Waltham on Eduscope are New Waltham Academy, Humberston Academy, Humberston Cloverfields Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Humberston and New Waltham are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Humberston and New Waltham hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Humberston and New Waltham perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Humberston and New Waltham, 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Humberston and New Waltham?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Humberston and New Waltham is 17.8:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Humberston and New Waltham schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Humberston and New Waltham is 17.6%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Humberston and New Waltham?

There are 3,709 pupils enrolled across schools in Humberston and New Waltham, with 1,080 in primary and 2,629 in secondary. 18.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Humberston and New Waltham?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 10 schools in Humberston and New Waltham by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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