Old Clee Primary Academy vs Welholme Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Clee Primary Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
458 students
Welholme Academy
Grimsby · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
528 students
| Measure | Old Clee Primary Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber | Welholme Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #396 of 1,636 | #1365 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #4253 of 15,697 | #13616 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 458 | 528 |
| Pupils on roll | 458 | 528 |
| Free school meals | 37.7% | 60.2% |
| Capacity filled | 72.7% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 74% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.oldcleeprimaryacademy.co.uk | www.welholmeacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Old Clee Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.1 vs 22.5).
- •Old Clee Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (74% vs 55%).
- •Old Clee Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 3%).
- •Welholme Academy is the larger school with 528 students compared with 458.
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 Old Clee Primary Academy better than Welholme Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Old Clee Primary Academy ranks higher (68.1 vs 22.5 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 Old Clee Primary Academy and Welholme Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Old Clee Primary Academy: 458. Welholme Academy: 528. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Old Clee Primary Academy and Welholme Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Old Clee Primary Academy is 396th of 1,636 and Welholme Academy is 1365th of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).