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Healing Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Donna Fitzgerald

corporate_fareHARBOUR LEARNING TRUST

location_onGrimsby, DN41 7QD

language Visit Website phone 1472502400

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

930

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#1 in North East Lincolnshire

#812 of 3,216 nationally

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Healing Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Grimsby, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Healing Academy is an academy converter in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of HARBOUR LEARNING TRUST. The school has approximately 778 pupils on roll, of whom 14% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51, placing the school #1 in North East Lincolnshire and #812 of 3,216 nationally. 61.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

61.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.7%

Entering EBacc66.90%

EBacc APS4.83

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46.70%

EBacc APS4.44

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.52

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.94

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS4.77

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.41

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc40%

EBacc APS4.42

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 June 2024

Inspection Report

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21 April 2022

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-06-12

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-04-21

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2009-06-04

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-06-29

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.1%(24 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 778 pupils. During this period, there were 37 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	778	37	4.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	780	84	10.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	862	85	9.9%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	865	140	16.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	866	232	26.8%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	922	128	13.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	930	131	14.1%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	935	87	9.3%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	975	40	4.1%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	981	30	3.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	988	19	1.9%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	981	8	0.8%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	984	5	0.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	984	22	2.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	981	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	981	6	0.6%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	982	13	1.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	936	11	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	939	14	1.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	940	9	1.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	913	11	1.2%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	914	5	0.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	915	4	0.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	883	7	0.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	888	10	1.1%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	896	4	0.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 22 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 13 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 12 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

60.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree23%

agree44%

disagree18%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree9%

agree34%

disagree36%

strongly disagree17%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree19%

agree21%

disagree23%

strongly disagree21%

not applicable17%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree22%

agree22%

disagree9%

strongly disagree48%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree38%

agree32%

disagree17%

strongly disagree3%

don't know9%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree20%

agree39%

disagree26%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree17%

agree44%

disagree30%

strongly disagree9%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree64%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree55%

disagree7%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree14%

agree35%

disagree29%

strongly disagree15%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes49%

no51%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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