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Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn
Main Road, Welbourn, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, LN5 0PA, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
30.9 / 100
Bottom 31%
Better than 31% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
994
Capacity
838
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
119%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 87% of parents recommending it. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.8 places it in the top 80% nationally, only 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 28% reach grade 5 or higher. The school's EBacc entry rate is 37%, indicating a moderate level of engagement in the English Baccalaureate subjects.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.8 | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 37% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 27% | Top 40% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 8% | Below avg |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (132 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
I'd recommend this school
87%
My child feels safe
86%
My child is happy
86%
My child makes good progress
86%
School has high expectations
86%
School keeps me informed
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
School supports development
82%
Behaviour is good
81%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.2%
White Other2.7%
traveller_irish1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Asian Indian0.1%
Other0.1%
Location
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53.06694, -0.56676 · LN5 0PA
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN138839
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.swracademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn rated by Ofsted?
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2015.
Is Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn a good school?
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn scores 30.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 31% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?
Based on 132 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn in GCSEs?
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.8. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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