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Stamford Welland Academy

Academy converter · Stamford · PE9 1HE

Ages 11–18 · 648 pupils · Lincolnshire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

40.6

Overall absence

8.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-12

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.01
−20+2
Attainment 840.6
English & maths grade 5+25%
English & maths grade 4+51%
EBacc entry42%

EBacc APS: 3.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.9%
Unauthorised2.9%
Authorised absence
5.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.9%
Enrolments in measure
613

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill90%

648 pupils · 720 places

Pupils on roll
648
Boys / girls
337 / 311
School capacity
720
Capacity fill
648 / 720 (90%)
Free school meals
37.6%
FSM pupils
243
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MERIDIAN TRUST
Academy trust
MERIDIAN TRUST
Sponsor
Meridian Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Victoria Lloyd

Location

Address
Green Lane, Stamford Welland Academy
Postcode
PE9 1HE
Town
Stamford
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
South Kesteven
Constituency
Rutland and Stamford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Stamford, Lincolnshire, 648 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 37.6%.

Open schools in Stamford
15
Secondary schools in Stamford
2
Academies among open schools in Stamford
60% (9)
Open schools in PE9
16
Secondary in PE9
2
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
Secondary in Lincolnshire LA
53

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in StamfordNear PE9

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Victoria Lloyd
Telephone
01780761000
Website
http://www.stamfordwellandacademy.org/

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