The short version
Average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 36% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
18%
23.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 113 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 597
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 36.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- MERIDIAN TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Victoria Lloyd (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Green Lane, Stamford Welland Academy, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Bluecoat School
Primary · Very close
St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 324m away
Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School
Primary · 986m away
Stamford Junior School
Independent · 1.5km away
Malcolm Sargent Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Meadows View School
Independent · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Stamford Welland Academy a selective school?
No. Stamford Welland Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stamford Welland Academy's Ofsted rating?
Stamford Welland Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stamford Welland Academy?
Stamford Welland Academy currently has 597 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stamford Welland Academy take?
Stamford Welland Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stamford Welland Academy?
Stamford Welland Academy is in Stamford, PE9 1HE, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stamford Welland Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Stamford Welland Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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