Humberston Academy
Academy converter secondary school in Grimsby (North East Lincolnshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
David Ross Education Trust schools create a rich and exciting learning environment that inspires students to become their confident, academic best. Humberston is an outstanding academy proud of our exceptionally high standards and traditional ethos. We offer a diverse enrichment programme in order to develop skills outside of the classroom.
At Humberston Academy, we are proud to be a part of the David Ross Education Trust. Together we have an unwavering approach to giving every student attending our school a world-class education.
We create an optimal learning atmosphere for our students which is focused on meeting academic potential, embracing the value of enrichment and investing in our local community which we achieve through our unique culture. Secondary school is an important time in a child's development into adulthood.
Whilst we remain one of the top performing secondary schools in the local area and nationally we also believe it is our responsibility to prepare each student for life beyond Humberston Academy.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Teamwork
- Winning and losing with grace
- Respect for others
- Tolerance
- Confidence in yourself
- A sense of fun and enjoyment
- Creativity
- Health benefits
- Debating competitions
- Open evenings 2024 1
- Oak National Academy
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Outward Bound
Awards
7 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Teaching School HubRecognised award
- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
- Eco SchoolsEnvironment
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- Quality in CareersRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 137200
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Local authority
- North East Lincolnshire
- Constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2011
Governing body (13 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Shane Ashford | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Max Stuart Chapman | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Andrew David Dawson | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Abigail Morrison | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Claire Sharon Gravil | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Jake Ellis Bulgin | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Emma Swinburn | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr John William Holt | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Miss Nicola Sandra Kirkby | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Alistair Hopkins | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Shane Ashford | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Machon | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Dan Shoubridge | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2015 |
| Mr Lee Taylor Former | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2023 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record