The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (119% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.8
4.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
14.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 159 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 994
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- ASPIRE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Scott Barlow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
October 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Main Road, Welbourn, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 0PA
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn a selective school?
No. Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn's Ofsted rating?
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn currently has 994 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn take?
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn is in Lincoln, LN5 0PA, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn have a sixth form?
Yes, Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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