Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn
Lincoln, LN5 0PA · Lincolnshire · secondary school
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21st of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.8/10 against 923 of them, against 4.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.5 · 49 | 30% | 1.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.04 · 47 | 25% | 1.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.6 · 53 | 10% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted, inspected in 2024-11. In 2024/25, 27.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Private music instrumental lessons are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,015 pupils against a stated capacity of 838. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn
Overview
Sir William Robertson Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a school where staff and pupils share “high aspirations” and where “social inclusion is at the heart of this community.” Pupils are characterised as friendly, respectful, and keen to learn, benefiting from a broad curriculum and strong support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- The school offers an “ambitious curriculum” that is “broad and balanced,” ensuring pupils are “well prepared for future education, training and employment.”
- The institution is “highly inclusive,” with needs identified swiftly so that pupils with SEND can “access the same curriculum as their peers” and achieve well.
- Teaching is consistent and effective, with teachers providing “careful explanations” and checking understanding to “resolve any errors or misconceptions.”
- Relationships are “warm and respectful,” resulting in behaviour that is “calm and purposeful.”
- Leaders provide “fulfilling professional development opportunities,” and staff feel “trusted and supported.”
Areas to improve
- On occasion, assessment is not used effectively to determine what pupils have learned, meaning “misunderstandings, errors and gaps in pupils’ learning are not identified or resolved before moving them on to new learning.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 43.1 |
| 2024/25 | 39.8 |
| 2025/26 | 46.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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