Stamford Welland Academy, Stamford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Stamford Welland Academy creates a genuinely caring environment where every child feels valued and safe. Staff provide exceptional pastoral support and have created a school culture where disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND thrive and achieve well. The wide range of enrichment activities, including the cadet programme and Duke of Edinburgh's Award, helps pupils develop confidence, leadership skills and a strong sense of belonging.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional pastoral care and support - staff show genuine warmth and high expectations for all pupils
- Outstanding attendance rates, particularly for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Exemplary behaviour and calm, purposeful learning environments throughout the school
- Highly effective inclusion provision with well-trained learning support staff
- Extensive enrichment opportunities and character-building activities that raise aspirations
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in curriculum quality and teaching across some subjects
- Whole-school literacy policy not implemented with sufficient regularity
- Checks on pupils' learning not precise enough to catch spelling, grammar and punctuation errors quickly
- Need for more consistent implementation of writing standards across the school
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open and positive culture of safeguarding where all legal requirements are fulfilled and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme, peer-led sign language sessions, cadet programme, leadership awards, 41 things to do before 14 programme, celebration days
Stamford Welland Academy is a highly inclusive school serving a complex community with higher than average proportions of disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. The school excels in pastoral care, attendance, behaviour and personal development, though there is further work needed to ensure consistency in curriculum quality and writing skills.
At a Glance
37.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
24.8
Avg class size
24
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
648 pupils
720 capacity
72 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stamford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stamford
Admissions Demand - Lincolnshire
Places available
9,207
Applications
7,938
Got 1st preference
86.0%
Got preferred school
96.2%
Secondary admissions across Lincolnshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.36926%
Overall absence
25.89577%
Persistent absence
614
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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