Located in Stamford, Stamford Welland Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Stamford Welland Academy currently has around 597 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.1% boys and 44.9% girls. Around 36.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (84%) , including 12% who stay in school sixth forms and 68% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Green Lane, Stamford, PE9 1HE |
| Website: | http://www.stamfordwellandacademy.org/ |
| Telephone: | 01780761000 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Lincolnshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Victoria Lloyd |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137600 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2021
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 720 |
| Number of Pupils: | 597 |
| Number of Boys: | 329 |
| Number of Girls: | 268 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.30% | 533 |
| Other White | 5.40% | 32 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.80% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 0.80% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.50% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 2 |
| African | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 2 |
| Indian | 0.30% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.20% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bluecoat School, Stamford Green Lane , PE9 1HE | - not rated | 145 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bluecoat School Green Lane , PE9 1HE | - not rated | 145 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Saint Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Stamford Kesteven Road , PE9 1SR | - not rated | 354 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy Kesteven Road , PE9 1SR | - not rated | 354 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Church of England Aided Primary School Kesteven Road , PE9 1SX | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Queen Eleanor School Green Lane , PE9 1HE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford Welland Academy Green Lane , PE9 1HE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Casterton Business & Enterprise College Ryhall Road , Great Casterton PE9 4AT | - not rated | 3,242 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Casterton College Rutland Ryhall Road , Great Casterton PE9 4AT | 3out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford College (part of Inspire Education Group) Drift Road , PE9 1XA | - not rated | 688 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Endowed Schools Brazenose House , St Pauls Street PE9 2BE | - not rated | 849 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stamford High School St Martin's , PE9 2LL | - not rated | 1,482 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Stamford Junior School Kettering Road , PE9 2LR | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory College St Martin's Without , PE9 3JW | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Preparatory School St Barbara's , St Martin's Without PE9 3JW | - not rated | 2,071 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.