Skegness Academy

About Skegness Academy

Skegness Academy is an academy sponsor led in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 932 pupils on roll. It is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.2 (2025/26). 64.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lincolnshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

932 / 1,340 (70%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 December 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Burgh Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QH

Phone

01754879122

Lead Principal

Claudio Gissendorf

Website

http://www.skegnessacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Skegness Academy?

Skegness Academy is an academy sponsor led in Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Skegness Academy have?

Skegness Academy has 932 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Skegness Academy's Ofsted rating?

Skegness Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2023).

How does Skegness Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Skegness Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.2 in 2025/26.

Is Skegness Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Skegness Academy is part of GREENWOOD ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Skegness Academy?

Skegness Academy is located at Burgh Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 2QH.