Ormiston Maritime Academy vs St James' School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 735 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ormiston Maritime Academy
Grimsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
786 students
St James' School
Grimsby · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
66 students
| Measure | Ormiston Maritime Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber | St James' School Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #346 of 366 | #363 of 366 |
| National rank | #3895 of 4,090 | #4038 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 786 | 66 |
| Pupils on roll | 786 | 66 |
| Free school meals | 54.7% | – |
| Capacity filled | 98.9% | 22% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.3 | 21.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.4% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 41.6% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 2.81 | 1.51 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Grimsby | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.omacademy.co.uk | www.saintjamesschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Ormiston Maritime Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.2 vs 5.6).
- •Ormiston Maritime Academy is the larger school with 786 students compared with 66.
- •Ormiston Maritime Academy is a academy school while St James' School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ormiston Maritime Academy better than St James' School?
On the Success Index (England), Ormiston Maritime Academy ranks higher (12.2 vs 5.6 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 Ormiston Maritime Academy and St James' School?
About 735 m in a straight line, between Grimsby and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Ormiston Maritime Academy: 786. St James' School: 66. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Ormiston Maritime Academy and St James' School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Ormiston Maritime Academy is 346th of 366 and St James' School is 363rd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).