I am proud to be the Principal of Stamford Welland Academy where every child is known, valued, and supported to achieve above and beyond their potential. SWA has grown significantly in the last few years, and we now find ourselves with a waiting list for all year groups. We have a reputation for genuinely caring for the young people we teach and nurturing them to become the best version of themselves. Parents recognise the exceptional pastoral care that we provide and combined with superb teaching; we offer a truly ‘whole’ education for young people. This approach has resulted in not only fantastic GCSE results, but perhaps more importantly, young people who feel confident, happy, safe, members of our school family.

Our parallel curriculum offer is exceptional, and this is due to the emphasis we place on it being as important as the taught curriculum. We can teach young people all the facts, figures, and information they will ever need to pass exams, but the life skills that are acquired by participating in additional activities, are the skills which shape and define young people’s characters and give them the resilience and confidence to face the wider world.

Our culture at SWA is firmly rooted in the 3 school values of Aspiration, Resilience and Understanding. Relationships between staff and students at SWA are extremely strong and positive, and there is a genuine feeling of us all being part of a team. Without exception, every visitor who walks through the doors of SWA comments on the fantastic atmosphere which feels friendly, purposeful, and welcoming.

My own values are firmly rooted in a child centred, relationship and ‘whole child’ approach to education and I am passionate about modelling this in everything we do at Stamford Welland Academy. My vision for the future development of the school reflects these firmly held values and beliefs:

A school which offers the very best standard of teaching, across a wide range of subjects, to children of all abilities and backgrounds

· A school where all children, regardless of ability, achieve above and beyond their potential

· A school where young people are proud to attend and staff are proud to work at

· A school where every child is valued – regardless of their background or ability

· A school where all talents are nurtured and valued – every child has something to offer the world, it’s our job to discover and nurture whatever that may be…

· A school which prepares young people for life beyond Stamford – not just academically, but as ‘whole’ people ready to contribute to society

· A school where mental health is nurtured and considered important, and not side lined in the pursuit of exam results

· A school which is so much more than an ‘exams factory’

· A school where the parallel curriculum contributes extensively to the students’ education and experience

· Ultimately, a school where young people feel happy and safe, achieve beyond their potential and leave as confident, well educated members of society

These are exciting times for Stamford Welland Academy and we are looking forward to the next part of our journey with eager anticipation. The improvement to the learning environment over the last few years, coupled with our rich and varied curriculum, superb teaching and exceptional pastoral care, all ensure that we have a thriving, successful and popular academy. We are constantly looking at opportunities to link with local community groups and clubs, and it is our desire to continually develop as the hub of our local community whilst providing the very best education for local children.

Mrs Vicky Lloyd
Headteacher