Stamford Welland Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Stamford, Lincolnshire
Stamford Welland Academy is a secondary school in Stamford, Lincolnshire for ages 11–18 (academy converter).
Key facts
- Address
- Green Lane, Stamford Welland Academy, Stamford, PE9 1HE
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- Pupils on roll
- 648 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 37.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
No Ofsted grade Inspected 12 May 2026
Strengths
- “Pupils show great pride in attending Stamford Welland Academy.”
- “They speak confidently about the positive sense of belonging they feel in a school that works relentlessly to broaden their horizons and celebrate their achievements.”
- “The range of opportunities available to them is extensive.”
To improve
- “Pupils learn well in many lessons, but this is not yet consistent across the curriculum.”
- “Teaching quality is improving quickly, although it still varies.”
- “At times, teachers do not check pupils’ understanding precisely enough.”
Safeguarding: met
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 6 July 2026 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 18% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 39.7 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 117 first-preference applications, 125 offers in total, 117 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lincolnshire.
- The Deepings School 7.8 mi Not judged
- Bourne Grammar School 8.4 mi Good
- Bourne Academy 9.1 mi School remains Good
- Charles Read Academy 10.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Spalding Grammar School 16.1 mi Good
- Spalding High School 16.5 mi Outstanding
- Spalding Academy 16.8 mi Standards maintained
- Walton Academy 18.0 mi Good