Welcome from the Head
Sir William Robertson Academy is a highly successful 11 – 18 co-educational non-selective school. Our school is proud to be one of the most sought after schools in Lincolnshire, with parents recognising the benefits of choosing a very successful school set in a peaceful and rural location.
Mr Scott Barlow - Headteacher
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16/07/26
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NEXT STEPS PROGRAMME Well done to our Year 12 students on completing the Next Steps Programme at Lincoln Bishop University! Over the past year, students have completed four stages of the programme, exploring university life, building confidence and developing skills for the future. #FutureReady
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16/07/26
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AWARDS EVENING 2026 Last night, we celebrated our annual No Borders, Just Horizons Awards Evening. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for the celebration, it was a lovely evening and congratulations again to all of our award winners!
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16/07/26
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BOOKNIC WITH MRS COSTELLO Students spent lunchtime reading and playing bookish games with Mrs Costello, our librarian today on the field.
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16/07/26
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YEAR 13 PROM 2026 On Friday 3rd July, we celebrated our Year 13 Prom at Bar 67 in Lincoln. It was a great evening full of lots of dancing and laughter! Good luck Year 13 for your future ventures. We look forward to seeing you again on results day!
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10/07/26
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YEAR 6 INDUCTION DAY 2026 REMINDER We are looking forward to meeting your child on Monday 13th July during induction day when they can be introduced to their Base Tutor and meet the students in their base groups. Please note that Year 6 students are permitted to wear their primary school PE kits on Monday due to the warm weather forecast if they wish. You should have now received an email with your child's base and house information on - this will have gone to the original email that the initial application was placed with. If this has not yet been received, please email admissions@swracademy.org and we will ensure that this is sent out prior to Monday. Reminder for Monday 13th July - Induction Day and evening: Due to the high number of our current students arriving by bus and car between 8:15am and 8:30am, the drop-off time for Monday morning has been amended slightly to help alleviate congestion and support the safe arrival of all students. Arrival for Year 6 pupils will be at 8:50am; access to the site will not be available prior to this time. To support a safe and efficient arrival process, members of staff will be on hand to direct vehicles and assist with parking arrangements. Parking will be located on the field, and parents/carers will be asked to accompany their child to the designated student drop-off point. Students should bring a packed lunch, snack for break time and a water bottle Students should attend induction day in their primary school uniform Students will have a couple of taster lessons, please bring a pencil case (you do not need PE kit) Please pick students up from the tennis courts at 2pm. Students will be released in their base groups, please remember your child's group on the day to ensure a smooth departure. If students have any medical conditions the school need to be aware of please contact the school on 01400 272422 before Monday or come to the office in the morning. Please can any medication which needs to be taken during the school day be dropped off at reception. Induction evening will take place between 6pm-8pm Uniform Direct and K&H Sports will be in the sports hall on the evening where there will be an opportunity to purchase uniform Base groups A, B and C start in the hall at 6pm. Base groups D, E, F and G will have the opportunity to go into the sports hall during this time. At 7pm the groups will swap over.
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10/07/26
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10/07/26
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DYSLEXIA OUTREACH EVENTS
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10/07/26
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SUMMER SHOWCASE 2026 REMINDERS Summer Showcase on the field is next Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 7pm. Students performing in the showcase are off-timetable all day rehearsing their amazing acts! Students should be brought back to school for 18:30pm in preparation for the performance. Audience members are advised to bring own chairs/picnic blankets - feel free to bring picnic items to enjoy the evening performances! Refreshments are available in the interval - card payments only, cash payments will not be accepted. Students performing an individual act need to make sure they have sent their track to Mr Willson by the end of tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you there!
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10/07/26
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SWRA JOB VACANCIES We have a variety of vacancies available currently at SWRA. Take a look below Catering Assistant Vacancy We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Catering team as a Catering Assistant. To carry out general kitchen duties, assist in cooking and food preparation, serving food and till operating under the general direction of the catering manager. Please click the link below to find out more https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138839/EDV-2026-SWRAW-68141 Cover Supervisor Vacancy We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to supervise pupils and their work during periods of short term teacher absence. Please click the link below to find out more https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138839/EDV-2026-SWRAW-25139 Midday Supervisor Vacancy We are looking for a dedicated and responsible individual to supervise students during their lunch break, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all pupils. Please click the link below to find out more https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138839/EDV-2026-SWRAW-46911
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9/07/26
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YEAR 6 INDUCTION DAY 2026 We are looking forward to meeting your child on Monday 13th July during induction day when they can be introduced to their Base Tutor and meet the students in their base groups. Please see the link below to virtually meet your child's new Base Tutor and Head of House. You should have now received an email with your child's base and house information on - this will have gone to the original email that the initial application was placed with. If this has not yet been received, please email admissions@swracademy.org and we will ensure that this is sent out prior to Monday. Reminder for Monday 13th July - Induction Day and evening: Due to the high number of our current students arriving by bus and car between 8:15am and 8:30am, the drop-off time for Monday morning has been amended slightly to help alleviate congestion and support the safe arrival of all students. Arrival for Year 6 pupils will be at 8:50am; access to the site will not be available prior to this time. To support a safe and efficient arrival process, members of staff will be on hand to direct vehicles and assist with parking arrangements. Parking will be located on the field, and parents/carers will be asked to accompany their child to the designated student drop-off point. Students should bring a packed lunch, snack for break time and a water bottle Students should attend induction day in their primary school uniform Students will have a couple of taster lessons, please bring a pencil case (you do not need PE kit) Please pick students up from the tennis courts at 2pm. Students will be released in their base groups, please remember your child's group on the day to ensure a smooth departure. If students have any medical conditions the school need to be aware of please contact the school on 01400 272422 before Monday or come to the office in the morning. Please can any medication which needs to be taken during the school day be dropped off at reception. Induction evening will take place between 6pm-8pm Uniform Direct and K&H Sports will be in the sports hall on the evening where there will be an opportunity to purchase uniform Base groups A, B and C start in the hall at 6pm. Base groups D, E, F and G will have the opportunity to go into the sports hall during this time. At 7pm the groups will swap over.
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2/07/26
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YEAR 11 PROM 2026 Last Friday, we celebrated our Year 11 Prom at Newark Showground! The dance floor was full...the magician never stopped and the photo booth was never empty! A great evening was had by all!
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2/07/26
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SWRA JOB VACANCIES We have a variety of vacancies available currently at SWRA. Take a look below Catering Assistant Vacancy We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Catering team as a Catering Assistant. To carry out general kitchen duties, assist in cooking and food preparation, serving food and till operating under the general direction of the catering manager. Please click the link below to find out more https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138839/EDV-2026-SWRAW-68141 Cover Supervisor Vacancy We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to supervise pupils and their work during periods of short term teacher absence. Please click the link below to find out more https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138839/EDV-2026-SWRAW-25139 Midday Supervisor Vacancy We are looking for a dedicated and responsible individual to supervise students during their lunch break, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all pupils. Please click the link below to find out more https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138839/EDV-2026-SWRAW-46911
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1/07/26
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SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING Do you have a child who is interested in starting Sixth Form in September 2027? If so, come and join us at our Open Evening on Wednesday 3rd November 2026, 6pm-8pm!
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1/07/26
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SEPTEMBER OPEN WEEK 2026 We would like to say a massive thank you to the 400 families who visited us at our Summer Open Evening! If you did not get the opportunity to visit us last week, do not worry as we have another Open Evening coming up in September! We also have our Open Mornings taking place so you can check out what a 'day in the life of a SWRA student' looks like! We hope to see you there!
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1/07/26
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SIXTH FORM INDUCTION DAY We will be holding our Sixth Form Induction Day on Friday 10th July for current Year 11 students. We look forward to welcoming SWRA students back, as well as meeting new faces from external schools, to experience a day in the life of a Sixth Form student at SWRA. It's not too late to apply and join us for a September 2026 start. For more information please email sixth.form@swracademy.org
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