Stamford Welland Academy
Stamford, PE9 1HE · Lincolnshire · secondary school
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42nd of 54 secondary schools in Lincolnshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.2/10 against 576 of them, against 2.8/10 nationally. 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 | 19 | 35% | 0.68 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 27.8 · 12 | 30% | 0.35 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.01 · 50 | 25% | 1.24 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.2 · 25 | 10% | 0.25 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Stamford Welland Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 18.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 39.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.01 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Combined Cadet Force and participate in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 648 pupils against a stated capacity of 720. 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? How does the new Ofsted grading framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Stamford Welland Academy
Overview
Stamford Welland Academy is described as a "highly inclusive school" where leaders and staff provide "excellent care" and "incredible support" for pupils, particularly those facing complex barriers. While attendance, behaviour, and personal development are rated at a "strong standard," the report notes that curriculum quality and teaching consistency currently "need attention" to ensure all pupils achieve consistently well.
Strengths
- Attendance and behaviour are at a "strong standard," with "exemplary" conduct and "highly positive levels of attendance" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.
- The school is "highly inclusive," with staff who are "very well trained" and effective at adapting provision so that pupils with special educational needs make "secure progress."
- Personal development is a "significant strength," featuring a "highly relevant" PSHE curriculum and extensive enrichment opportunities like the 'PLEDGES' programme and Combined Cadet Force.
- Pastoral care is a "real standout feature," supported by a house system that ensures "no pupil is left behind" and fosters a strong sense of belonging.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must address "inconsistencies in relation to the quality of the curriculum in some subjects" and variability in teaching quality.
- The whole-school literacy policy requires better implementation, as errors in spelling, grammar, and punctuation are "sometimes not addressed quickly enough," leaving gaps in learning.
- Leaders should ensure checks of pupils' learning are "as precise as needed" to support consistent acquisition of key knowledge and writing skills.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.6 |
| 2024/25 | 39.7 |
| 2025/26 | 41.2 |
| 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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