Beacon Academy vs Havelock Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Academy
Cleethorpes · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
639 students
Havelock Academy
Grimsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
862 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Cleethorpes, Yorkshire and the Humber | Havelock Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #328 of 366 | #292 of 366 |
| National rank | #3758 of 4,090 | #3296 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 639 | 862 |
| Pupils on roll | 639 | 862 |
| Free school meals | 50.1% | 50.7% |
| Capacity filled | 85.2% | 78.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 37.5 | 40.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.3% | 34% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 40.4% | 56.5% |
| EBacc average points | 2.94 | 3.62 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.6 |
| town | Cleethorpes | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.beaconacademy.co.uk | www.havelockacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Havelock Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.3 vs 16.2).
- •Havelock Academy is the larger school with 862 students compared with 639.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beacon Academy better than Havelock Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Havelock Academy ranks higher (23.3 vs 16.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beacon Academy and Havelock Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cleethorpes and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Beacon Academy: 639. Havelock Academy: 862. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Beacon Academy and Havelock Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Beacon Academy is 328th of 366 and Havelock Academy is 292nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).