Stamford Welland Academy Catchment Area
Stamford Welland Academy is an academy converter secondary school in Stamford, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 597 pupils, and a capacity of 720 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-18
Age range
597
Pupils
720
Capacity
83%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2021
Stamford Welland Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Stamford Welland Academy?
The catchment area for Stamford Welland Academy is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, Stamford Welland Academy 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.
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.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →Stamford Welland Academy: 720 places, 83% filled: places available
Stamford Welland Academy has a published admission number of 720 places. 597 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 720 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 36.2% of pupils at Stamford Welland Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Lincolnshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Lincolnshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Lincolnshire Council school admissions (official) →
Stamford Welland Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Green Lane, Stamford, PE9 1HE
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 36.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137600
Other Secondary Schools in Stamford
If Stamford Welland Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stamford are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to Stamford Welland Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Stamford Welland Academy
What is the catchment area for Stamford Welland Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Stamford Welland Academy is the geographic zone Lincolnshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Lincolnshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Stamford Welland Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Stamford Welland Academy has a capacity of 720 places and currently has 597 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Lincolnshire.
What is the admissions policy for Stamford Welland Academy? ▾
Admission to Stamford Welland Academy 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 Stamford Welland Academy cover? ▾
Stamford Welland Academy is a secondary school in Stamford, 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 Stamford Welland Academy? ▾
Stamford Welland Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.