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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Grimsby Area

Grimsby secondary schools achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 41, above the England average of 39. John Whitgift Academy, Humberston Academy, and Waltham Toll Bar Academy are the highest-performing options serving the area. While only 100% of schools are currently rated Good or Outstanding compared to 86% nationally, families across Grimsby and surrounding areas have access to 8 comprehensive secondary schools with diverse options. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Grimsby

Key Performance Metrics for Grimsby

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Grimsby40.5

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Grimsby33%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Grimsby3.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Grimsby7.4/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Grimsby

40.5vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Grimsby

33%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Grimsby

3.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Grimsby

7.4/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Grimsby

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