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Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe is a mainstream primary school in Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 76 of its 363 pupils (20.9%) were getting SEN support and 12 (3.3%) had an EHC plan.

  • Ages 3–11
  • 363 pupils
  • Ofsted report card (2026)

Special educational needs here

From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in North East Lincolnshire.

20.9% get SEN support

76 of 363 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.

  • This school20.9%
  • England15.4%
  • North East Lincolnshire14.5%

Higher than the England average.

3.3% have an EHC plan

12 of 363 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.

  • This school3.3%
  • England4.1%
  • North East Lincolnshire4.5%

About the same as the England average.

Most common needs

  • Speech, language and communication42
  • Social, emotional and mental health20
  • Moderate learning difficulty14
  • Physical disability5

Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.

Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.

School details

Type
Mainstream primary school
Run as
Academy (sponsored)
Ages
3 to 11
Boys and girls
Boys and girls
Pupils
363 (places for 489)
Headteacher
Mrs Heather O'Connor (Principal)
Part of
Oasis Community Learning
Free school meals
72.5% of pupils eligible
Council
North East Lincolnshire
School reference (URN)
138237

How SEN support works

4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
  1. Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO

    If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.

  2. SEN support

    The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.

  3. An EHC needs assessment

    If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask North East Lincolnshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.

  4. Free, independent advice

    Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.

Questions to ask the SENCO

10 questions to tick off as you go

Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.

Ofsted

Report card, May 2026: Expected standard in 5 of 7 areas

Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.

  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Early yearsExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard
  • SafeguardingMet

Contact and getting there

Sutcliffe Avenue, Grimsby, DN33 1AW

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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive

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Questions about Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe

How many pupils at Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe have special educational needs?

In the January 2026 school census, 76 of the 363 pupils (20.9%) were getting SEN support and 12 (3.3%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.

What are the most common needs at Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe?

Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (42 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (20 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (14 pupils).

Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe?

The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.

How do I apply for a place at Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe?

Through North East Lincolnshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.

Can my child with an EHC plan go to Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe?

You can ask for Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.

Does Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe have an SEN unit or resourced provision?

Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Scartho Gateway Academy, about 0.7 miles away.

Where is Oasis Academy Nunsthorpe?

Sutcliffe Avenue, Grimsby, DN33 1AW, in North East Lincolnshire.

School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.

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