• St James' is academically purposeful, caring and individual in approach, and aims to give capable pupils room to flourish without the anonymity that larger schools can bring.

• Will suit families seeking a smaller independent senior school where academically able children can benefit from close attention, strong relationships and a clear sense of community.

Admissions at St James' School are personal and well suited to families seeking a smaller Grimsby senior school where academically able pupils benefit from close attention and a more intimate setting. The school should suit parents who value small classes, continuity through the senior years and a school that emphasises individual recognition rather than scale.

Scholarships are part of the St James' offer, and families should ask about current categories, any fee support and sixth-form entry arrangements. For many, though, the bigger attraction will be the chance for a capable pupil to be known well and supported consistently through the senior phase.

The overall picture is close knit, purposeful and more personal than glossy, with small class teaching and individual attention clearly central to the offer. Parents should still visit because the decisive question is whether the scale and style feel like the right stretch for their child.