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Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn is a academy converter secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 994 pupils, and a capacity of 838 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

994

Pupils

838

Capacity

119%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lincolnshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 994 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 838 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn — School Information

Full address
Main Road, Welbourn, Lincoln, LN5 0PA
Local authority
Lincolnshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
23% of pupils
DfE URN
138839

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If Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lincoln are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn

Is Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn oversubscribed?

Yes — Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn currently has 994 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 838 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?

Admission to Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn is managed by Lincolnshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn cover?

Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?

Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.