Stamford Welland Academy is a mainstream secondary school in Stamford, Lincolnshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 112 of its 648 pupils (17.3%) were getting SEN support and 61 (9.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 648 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Lincolnshire.
17.3% get SEN support
112 of 648 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
9.4% have an EHC plan
61 of 648 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health79
- Speech, language and communication23
- Autism22
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia18
- Moderate learning difficulty13
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 648 (places for 720)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Victoria Lloyd (Principal)
- Part of
- Meridian Trust
- Free school meals
- 37.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 137600
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Lincolnshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, May 2026: Strong standard in 3 of 6 areas
Inspected in May 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingNeeds attention
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Green Lane, Stamford, PE9 1HE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Meadows View School Independent · Ages 4–11 1.3 miles
- Wilds Lodge School Independent · Ages 5–19 3.8 miles
- Welbourne Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 9.4 miles
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 9.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- The Bluecoat School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 36.1%, EHC plans 5.9% 0.0 miles
- St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 22.3%, EHC plans 14.6% 0.2 miles
- St George's Church of England Aided Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 27.8%, EHC plans 6.3% 0.3 miles
All mainstream schools in Lincolnshire SEND schools in Lincolnshire
Questions about Stamford Welland Academy
How many pupils at Stamford Welland Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 112 of the 648 pupils (17.3%) were getting SEN support and 61 (9.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Stamford Welland Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (79 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (23 pupils) and autism (22 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Stamford Welland Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Stamford Welland Academy?
Through Lincolnshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Stamford Welland Academy?
You can ask for Stamford Welland Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Stamford Welland Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Welbourne Primary Academy, about 9.4 miles away.
Where is Stamford Welland Academy?
Green Lane, Stamford, PE9 1HE, in Lincolnshire.
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