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Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn

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Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn

Main Road, Welbourn, Lincoln, LN5 0PA

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2015

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.9%
Basics 9-5
26.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.546.4
2023/2443.146.4
2024/2539.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/230.000.00
2023/24-0.040.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
37.3%
EBacc APS
3.51
EBacc 9-5
14.2%
EBacc 9-4
26.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.88
A*-A Grades
13.9%
A*-B Grades
42.6%
AAB+ %
3.6%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 45 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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About Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn

Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 132 responses), 87% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. The school has around 994 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Main Road, Lincoln, LN5 0PA | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Jun 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn

What is Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn's Ofsted rating?
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 132 responses): 87% of parents would recommend Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn.
What are Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn's latest exam results?
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn located?
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn is a secondary school in Lincoln, Lincolnshire (LN5 0PA).
How many pupils attend Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn?
Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn has around 994 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn with other schools?
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