Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn is a mainstream secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 165 of its 1,015 pupils (16.3%) were getting SEN support and 68 (6.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,015 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Lincolnshire.
16.3% get SEN support
165 of 1,015 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
6.7% have an EHC plan
68 of 1,015 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia63
- Social, emotional and mental health51
- Autism38
- Moderate learning difficulty33
- Speech, language and communication16
- Physical disability5
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
- 1,015 (places for 838)
- Headteacher
- Mr Scott Barlow
- Part of
- Aspire Schools Trust
- Free school meals
- 23.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- School reference (URN)
- 138839
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
Rated Good, June 2015; standards maintained (October 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, October 2024).
Contact and getting there
Main Road, Welbourn, Lincoln, LN5 0PA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Witham Prospect School Independent · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted: Good 6.5 miles
- Hill Holt Wood Independent · Ages 16–99 7.2 miles
- Church Lane Primary School & Nursery Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 8.0 miles
- The Meadows Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 8.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- The Welbourn Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.8%, EHC plans 3.8% 0.7 miles
- Leadenham Church of England Academy Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 16.7%, EHC plans 4.2% 0.9 miles
- Navenby Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 9.2%, EHC plans 2.6% 3.3 miles
All mainstream schools in Lincolnshire SEND schools in Lincolnshire
Questions about Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn
How many pupils at Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 165 of the 1,015 pupils (16.3%) were getting SEN support and 68 (6.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (63 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (51 pupils) and autism (38 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?
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 Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?
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 Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?
You can ask for Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn 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 Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn 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 Church Lane Primary School & Nursery, about 8.0 miles away.
Where is Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?
Main Road, Welbourn, Lincoln, LN5 0PA, in Lincolnshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.