John Whitgift Academy vs Willows Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 673 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Whitgift Academy
Grimsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,070 students
Willows Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
184 students
| Measure | John Whitgift Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Willows Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #126 of 366 | #884 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #1597 of 4,090 | #8982 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,070 | 184 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,070 | 184 |
| Free school meals | 39.2% | 33.7% |
| Capacity filled | 107.2% | 122.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 4% |
| 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 | www.johnwhitgift.org.uk/ | www.willowsacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Whitgift Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (57.7 vs 45.5).
- •John Whitgift Academy is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 184.
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 John Whitgift Academy better than Willows Academy?
On the Success Index (England), John Whitgift Academy ranks higher (57.7 vs 45.5 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 John Whitgift Academy and Willows Academy?
About 673 m in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Whitgift Academy: 1,070. Willows Academy: 184. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Whitgift Academy and Willows Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
John Whitgift Academy is 126th of 366 and Willows Academy is 884th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).