Healing Primary Academy vs John Whitgift Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Healing Primary Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
315 students
John Whitgift Academy
Grimsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,070 students
| Measure | Healing Primary Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber | John Whitgift Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 65 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #450 of 1,636 | #126 of 366 |
| National rank | #4933 of 15,697 | #1597 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 315 | 1,070 |
| Pupils on roll | 315 | 1,070 |
| Free school meals | 7.6% | 39.2% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 107.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 56.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 71.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.23 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | hpa.harbourlearningtrust.com | www.johnwhitgift.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Healing Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (64.6 vs 57.7).
- •John Whitgift Academy is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 315.
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 Healing Primary Academy better than John Whitgift Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Healing Primary Academy ranks higher (64.6 vs 57.7 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 Healing Primary Academy and John Whitgift Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Healing Primary Academy: 315. John Whitgift Academy: 1,070. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Healing Primary Academy and John Whitgift Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Healing Primary Academy is 450th of 1,636 and John Whitgift Academy is 126th of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).