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John Whitgift Academy
Crosland Road, Grimsby DN37 9EH
John Whitgift Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 920 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Progress, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Finances, Admissions and Destinations.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are poor. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Attainment: About average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Poor. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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