Waltham Toll Bar Academy

How places are decided at Waltham Toll Bar Academy

Waltham Toll Bar Academy: key facts

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

Ofsted judged Waltham Toll Bar Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in October 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Waltham Toll Bar Academy?

Waltham Toll Bar Academy has 1,611 pupils on roll.

What are Waltham Toll Bar Academy’s exam results?

In 2025-26 (DfE’s provisional figures), its average Attainment 8 score was 47.6: DfE’s measure of pupils’ results across eight GCSE-level subjects. In 2024-25, A-level students averaged 29.87 points per A-level entry. Trends and the detail behind each figure are on the Results tab.

What ages does Waltham Toll Bar Academy take?

Waltham Toll Bar Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is Waltham Toll Bar Academy located?

Waltham Toll Bar Academy is located in Grimsby, DN36 4RZ, North East Lincolnshire.

How do I apply to Waltham Toll Bar Academy?

Waltham Toll Bar 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 secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Waltham Toll Bar Academy?

When Waltham Toll Bar Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children and previously looked after children — Looked after children and previously looked after children including those children who appear to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Siblings — Children with brothers or sisters who are already at the Academy; 3. Catchment area — Children whose main residence is within the catchment area as set by North East Lincolnshire County Council. Addresses are identified in Appendix A, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 360 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If two or more children are tied for the last place based on proximity to the Academy, a lottery will be drawn by an independent person, not employed by the Academy or working in Children's Service Directorate at the local authority.

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