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Waltham Toll Bar Academy

State school · Grimsby, DN36 4RZ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,730 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,730 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
North East Lincolnshire Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Philip Dickinson

Entrance

Open days
Please see our website

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Waltham Leas Primary Academy 14 %
Scartho Junior Academy 13 %
Other 12 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Springfield Primary Academy 12 %
Lisle Marsden Church of England Primary Academy 7 %
Fairfield Academy 7 %
New Waltham Academy 7 %
Holton-le-Clay Junior School 6 %
Signhills Academy 4 %
Enfield Academy of New Waltham 4 %
Welholme Academy 3 %
Tetney Primary School 2 %
Ormiston South Parade Academy 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
East Ravendale CofE Primary School Academy 1 %
Old Clee Primary Academy 1 %
Humberston Cloverfields Academy 1 %
Woodlands Academy 1 %
Reynolds Primary Academy 1 %
Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
88%
LA avg.
53%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
42.9%
LA avg.
32.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
29.49
LA avg.
28.91
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
109
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
8.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,730
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Station Road
New Waltham
Grimsby
Lincolnshire
DN36 4RZ
Get directions

Telephone: 01472 500505

Email: enquiries@tollbaracademy.co.uk

Website: http://www.walthamtollbaracademy.co.uk

Local authority: North East Lincolnshire Council

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School data & information Waltham Toll Bar Academy Station Road, New Waltham, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN36 4RZ
1,730 Pupil numbers
17.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
109 Number of teachers
16 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
42.9%
LA avg.
32.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.50
LA avg.
39.90
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.19 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 98 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 49 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 369 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 193 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 141 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 368 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 369 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 80 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 7
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 143 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 119 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
5.6%
LA avg.
6.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
29.49
LA avg.
28.91
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 20 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 13 B
Psychology GCE A level 31 C
Physics GCE A level 17 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics GCE A level 25 B
Law GCE A level 20 B
History GCE A level 23 A
Government and Politics GCE A level 10 A
Geography GCE A level 8 B
English Literature GCE A level 16 B
English Language GCE A level 10 C
Economics GCE A level 21 C
Chemistry GCE A level 25 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 41 B
Biology GCE A level 24 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Waltham Toll Bar Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
8.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
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