Grimsby West Marsh
Summary
Grimsby West Marsh (E02002728) is part of North East Lincolnshire local authority (view on map). Grimsby West Marsh has an approximate population of 7,700 people, of which 21% are children 15 years old and under. It is classified as "urban: nearer to a major town or city".
Grimsby West Marsh neighbours Grimsby East Marsh & Port, Great Coates & The Willows, Littlefield North, Yarborough, and Holme Hill.
Headlines
- 74% of children are living in low-income families, ranking it among the 10% most deprived regarding income deprivation among children in England – see more.
- 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, placing it in the top 10% of all areas in England – see more.
Guidance and data sources
Local area pages are based on the middle-layer super output areas (MSOAs) distributed across the country. MSOAs comprise between 2,000 and 6,000 households and have a resident population of, generally, between 5,000 and 15,000 people. MSOAs fit within local authorities. For each area, descriptive statistics are compared with local authority and national averages. For more information about MSOAs, please visit the Office for National Statistics website.
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Deprivation
Grimsby West Marsh is the 19th least deprived area in North East Lincolnshire (out of 22) with 74% of children living in low-income families, compared to 47% across North East Lincolnshire and 38% nationally.
State-funded pupil characteristics
Information acquired from the school census.
Free school meals
In Grimsby West Marsh, 46% of state-funded pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared to 35% in North East Lincolnshire and 27% nationally.
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Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
Table showing the percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals
| % in Grimsby West Marsh | % in North East Lincolnshire | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals | 46% | 35% | 27% |
| Not eligible for free school meals | 54% | 65% | 73% |
Special educational needs
In Grimsby West Marsh, 22% of pupils in state-funded settings have special educational needs (SEN), compared to 20% in North East Lincolnshire, and 19% nationally.
This includes the number of pupils with an education, health and care (EHC) plan and the number of pupils with SEN support.
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Percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
Table showing the percentage of pupils with special educational needs in schools
| % in Grimsby West Marsh | % in North East Lincolnshire | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No special educational needs | 78% | 80% | 81% |
| Receiving special educational needs support | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| With an education, health, and care plan (EHCP) | 6% | 6% | 5% |
Ethnicity
In Grimsby West Marsh, 14% of pupils are from a minority ethnic background, compared to 12% in North East Lincolnshire, and 33% nationally.
Percentages may not sum to 100%, due to small values being suppressed.
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Percentage of pupils by major ethnic groups
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| % in Grimsby West Marsh | % in North East Lincolnshire | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85% | 89% | 67% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 14% |
| Black | 7% | 3% | 7% |
| Mixed | 3% | 3% | 7% |
| Other | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Not known | 1% | 2% | 2% |
English as an additional language
The percentage of pupils in Grimsby West Marsh with English as an additional language is 21%, compared with 9% in North East Lincolnshire, and 22% nationally.
Numbers may not sum to 100%, due to a small number of pupils with an unclassified language.
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Percentage of pupils with English as an additional language
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| % in Grimsby West Marsh | % in North East Lincolnshire | % in England | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Known or believed to be other than English | 21% | 9% | 22% |
| Known or believed to be English | 79% | 91% | 78% |
Provider information
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Registered childcare providers
Grimsby West Marsh has 2 registered childcare providers.
| Type | Number in Grimsby West Marsh |
|---|---|
| All childcare providers | 2 |
| Childminders | 0 |
| Pre-school/day nursery/out-of-school care | 2 |
There have been no inspections of childcare providers in Grimsby West Marsh since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
State-funded schools
Grimsby West Marsh has 3 state-funded schools.
| Type | Number in Grimsby West Marsh |
|---|---|
| All state-funded schools | 3 |
| Nursery schools | 0 |
| Primary and all-through schools | 3 |
| Secondary and all-through schools | 0 |
| Special schools | 0 |
| Registered alternative provision | 0 |
There have been no inspections of schools in Grimsby West Marsh since the introduction of the renewed education inspection framework in November 2025.
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