Havelock Academy vs William Barcroft Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 435 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Havelock Academy
Grimsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
862 students
William Barcroft Junior School
Cleethorpes · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
273 students
| Measure | Havelock Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber | William Barcroft Junior School Cleethorpes, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #292 of 366 | #644 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3296 of 4,090 | #6847 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 862 | 273 |
| Pupils on roll | 862 | 273 |
| Free school meals | 50.7% | 72.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.4% | 75.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 74% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | 23.6 | – |
| town | Grimsby | Cleethorpes |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.havelockacademy.co.uk/ | wba.harbourlearningtrust.com |
The verdict
- •William Barcroft Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 23.3).
- •Havelock Academy is the larger school with 862 students compared with 273.
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 Havelock Academy better than William Barcroft Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), William Barcroft Junior School ranks higher (55.3 vs 23.3 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 Havelock Academy and William Barcroft Junior School?
About 435 m in a straight line, between Grimsby and Cleethorpes in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Havelock Academy: 862. William Barcroft Junior School: 273. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Havelock Academy and William Barcroft Junior School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Havelock Academy is 292nd of 366 and William Barcroft Junior School is 644th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).