What did Ofsted judge New Waltham Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged New Waltham Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend New Waltham Academy?

New Waltham Academy has 376 pupils on roll.

What ages does New Waltham Academy take?

New Waltham Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.

Where is New Waltham Academy located?

New Waltham Academy is located in Grimsby, DN36 4NH, North East Lincolnshire.

How do I apply to New Waltham Academy?

New Waltham Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How are Reception places decided at New Waltham Academy?

When New Waltham Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children - children in public care or a child who was previously looked after; 2. Siblings — Having brothers or sisters who are already at the school; 3. Catchment area — Living in the catchment area, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The last criteria is also used as a tie-breaker. Whenever two children have the same priority based on any of the higher criteria the child who lives closest to the school will be given the higher priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at New Waltham Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.8% of pupils at New Waltham Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at New Waltham Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children - children in public care or a child who was previously looked after.
2Siblings — Having brothers or sisters who are already at the school.
3Catchment area — Living in the catchment area.
4Children of Staff — Children of Staff Attending the school’s Nursery
5Distance/geographical — The last factor is geographical. We will give priority to those living nearest to the school (if there is more than one route, the distance measured is the shortest available safe route for pedestrians), from the front door of the child’s home address (including flats) to the main entrance of the school, using the local authority’s computerised measuring system.

If two applications tie: The last criteria is also used as a tie-breaker. Whenever two children have the same priority based on any of the higher criteria the child who lives closest to the school will be given the higher priority.

Criterion 4 as printed combines 'Children of Staff' and 'Attending the school’s Nursery' into a single numbered factor in the document's list, though separate notes sections later explain 'Children of staff at the school' and 'Nursery' criteria individually; reproduced here verbatim as printed in the ordered list.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

New Waltham Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge New Waltham Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged New Waltham Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend New Waltham Academy?: New Waltham Academy has 376 pupils on roll.
What ages does New Waltham Academy take?: New Waltham Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is New Waltham Academy located?: New Waltham Academy is located in Grimsby, DN36 4NH, North East Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to New Waltham Academy?: New Waltham Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at New Waltham Academy?: When New Waltham Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children - children in public care or a child who was previously looked after; 2. Siblings — Having brothers or sisters who are already at the school; 3. Catchment area — Living in the catchment area, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The last criteria is also used as a tie-breaker. Whenever two children have the same priority based on any of the higher criteria the child who lives closest to the school will be given the higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at New Waltham Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.8% of pupils at New Waltham Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at New Waltham Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after children - children in public care or a child who was previously looked after.
2Siblings — Having brothers or sisters who are already at the school.
3Catchment area — Living in the catchment area.
4Children of Staff — Children of Staff Attending the school’s Nursery
5Distance/geographical — The last factor is geographical. We will give priority to those living nearest to the school (if there is more than one route, the distance measured is the shortest available safe route for pedestrians), from the front door of the child’s home address (including flats) to the main entrance of the school, using the local authority’s computerised measuring system.

New Waltham Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge New Waltham Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged New Waltham Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2022, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend New Waltham Academy?: New Waltham Academy has 376 pupils on roll.
What ages does New Waltham Academy take?: New Waltham Academy admits pupils aged 2 to 11.
Where is New Waltham Academy located?: New Waltham Academy is located in Grimsby, DN36 4NH, North East Lincolnshire.
How do I apply to New Waltham Academy?: New Waltham Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How are Reception places decided at New Waltham Academy?: When New Waltham Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after children - children in public care or a child who was previously looked after; 2. Siblings — Having brothers or sisters who are already at the school; 3. Catchment area — Living in the catchment area, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 45 places at this entry point. Tie-break: The last criteria is also used as a tie-breaker. Whenever two children have the same priority based on any of the higher criteria the child who lives closest to the school will be given the higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at New Waltham Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 79.8% of pupils at New Waltham Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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