Stamford Welland Academy

About Stamford Welland Academy

Stamford Welland Academy is an academy converter in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 597 pupils on roll. It is part of MERIDIAN TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.2 (2025/26). 37.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lincolnshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

597 / 720 (83%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 September 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Green Lane, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE

Phone

01780761000

Principal

Victoria Lloyd

Website

http://www.stamfordwellandacademy.org/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Stamford Welland Academy?

Stamford Welland Academy is an academy converter in Stamford, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Stamford Welland Academy have?

Stamford Welland Academy has 597 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Stamford Welland Academy's Ofsted rating?

Stamford Welland Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 September 2021).

How does Stamford Welland Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Stamford Welland Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.2 in 2025/26.

Is Stamford Welland Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Stamford Welland Academy is part of MERIDIAN TRUST.

Where is Stamford Welland Academy?

Stamford Welland Academy is located at Green Lane, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE.