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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IMPORTANT BUS INFORMATION Please see information below which may affect some of the bus routes to school this morning.
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SEPTEMBER OPEN WEEK 2025 Do you have a child who will be starting Year 7 in September 2026? If so, come and join us at our September Open Week! Register your interest on our school website www.swracademy.org
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SWRA SHREK THE MUSICAL 2025 UPDATE We are fast approaching our Shrek The Musical auditions! Here is everything you need to know: When? Sunday 14th September Where? SWRA School Hall Time? 9am onwards (timetable of audition day is below) How does the audition day work? On the audition day, students will be split into two groups - lead auditions and chorus auditions. Each group will be taking part in workshops detailed in the Audition Information PDF. What do I need to do? Pick a lead character you want to audition for (these are below in the audition information PDF) OR pick to audition for the chorus. If you have picked a lead character, all audition materials can be found on Share Point - information on how to access this are below. All lead characters has a small piece of dialogue and section of a song to audition with. If you can't find the audition materials please email Miss Scorror at charlotte.scorror@swracademy.org. If you have picked to audition for the Chorus, on audition day just bring yourself! YEAR 7s First of all, welcome to our performing arts family! Year 7s have two options - they can audition for the chorus OR you can audition for Young Fiona or Young Shrek. To audition for Young Shrek, please turn up to the chorus audition and state this in the registration. If you want to audition for Young Fiona, please learn the first verse of "I know it's today." You can attend either the lead or chorus auditions on the day. REHEARSAL SCHEDULE You can find this on the audition information PDF. How to access Share Point: Log in to Microsoft 365 Select Sharepoint Select "Drama" Scroll to the bottom and click "Shrek audition materials" We cannot wait to welcome you all on Sunday for auditions! The SWRA Performing Arts Department
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HILL HOLT WOOD REMINDER The Year 7 trip to Hill Holt Wood is nearly here! Here's a reminder of some key information ahead of the trip: Wednesday 10th September - 7N1 & S2 Thursday 11th September - 7S1 & N2 Friday 12th September - 7N3 , S3 & S4 Students will leave SWRA at 9am and return to school at 3pm in time for the school buses. Students will be required to bring: A drink (water bottle) Packed lunch Boots/wellies (not material if wet) Dress for a day in the dirt Be prepared for every weather condition (waterproofs etc.) We are looking forward to a fun filled day of team building activities!
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SEPTEMBER OPEN WEEK 2025 Do you have a child who will be starting Year 7 in September 2026? If so, come and join us at our September Open Week! Register your interest on our school website www.swracademy.org
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WELCOME BACK We hope everyone has had a great summer! Just a reminder of the following return dates: Thursday 4th September - Year 7 only Friday 5th September - All other year groups All future term dates can be found on our school website. We look forward to welcoming everyone back!
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CURRENT ROADWORKS We have been made aware of the following information which may affect some routes to and from school. ''With effect from 1st September to December 25 Cadant Gas are undertaking a scheme of works on Cross O'Cliff Hill and in Bracebridge Heath. This will be carried out in phases, please see below: Phase 1 – 1st Sept to 22nd Sept A607 Cross 'O Cliff (Northbound closure between Eleanor Close and St. Catherines) diversion via B1131 Canwick Avenue, B188 Canwick Hill & B1434 South Park Phase 2 – 6th Oct to 3rd Nov A607 London Road (Southbound closure o/s No.53 to Red Hall Drive) diversion via A15 LEB, B1188 Lincoln Road/Canwick Hill & A1434 South Park 6th Oct to 3rd Nov B1131Canwick Avenue (jct with London Road with access up to The Homestead carpark) diversion NORTH via B1188 Canwick Hill & A1434 South Park diversion SOUTH via B1188 Lincoln Road A15 LEB Phase 3- 27th Oct to 10th Nov A607 Sleaford Road (between Sycamore Grove and Main Avenue) diversion via A607 Grantham Road and B1178 Tower Lane Phase 4 – 10th Nov to 24th Nov The Crescent diversion via Broadway, St. Johns Road & A607 Grantham Road We have been told that Phase 3 will not commence until the completion of Phase 2, and the overlapping dates are only to ensure the continuation of work. This will cause disruption to a number of bus routes who will have to use diversions and amend where they pick-up/drop off from in addition to timing delays in the wider Lincoln area.''
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GCSE EXAM RESULTS Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn, is celebrating this year's GCSE results and the achievements of its Year 11 students. These results reflect the hard work, determination and commitment of SWRA's pupils and staff. Many students were awarded the highest grades across a wide range of subjects. Tabitha Rose Reep achieved an outstanding set of results including a grade 9 in English Language; grade 8s in English Literature, Art and Design, French and History; grade 7s in Biology and Geography and grade 6s in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics. Perry Sansom did exceptionally well, achieving grade 8s in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Geography; grade 7s in English Literature, Biology and Chemistry; grade 6s in Design and Technology and French and a merit in Level 2 Extended Mathematics and Sport. Harrison Shepherd has received fantastic results, with grade 8s in English Language and Geography; grade 7s in English Literature, Biology, Computer Science and French; grade 6 in Mathematics as well as a pass in Level 2 Extended Mathematics; grade 5s in Chemistry and Physics and a distinction* in Business Studies. Ellie Smith was awarded grade 8s in Biology, Physics and French; grade 7s in English Language, Mathematics and Geography; grade 6s in English Literature, Chemistry, Drama and Physical Education and a pass in Level 2 Extended Mathematics. Arthur Wilkinson also had some fantastic results including grade 8s Mathematics and French; grade 7s in English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Physics and Geography; grade 6s in English Literature, Computer Science and Media Studies and a distinction in Level 2 Extended Mathematics. Kizzi-Ella Chapman achieved grade 8s in Mathematics and French; grade 6s in English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography and Media Studies; a grade 5 in English Literature and merits in Music Technology and Level 2 Extended Mathematics. GCSE Triple Science results were excellent: 93% of candidates achieved grades 9-4 in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. GCSE PE and GCSE French results were similarly strong, with students achieving 95% and 82% grades 9-4 respectively. The breadth of talent and range of interests of SWRA's students is reflected in the results achieved across vocational as well as academic subjects. 76% of BTEC Sport students and 69% of NCFE Business students were awarded Level 2 Distinction*- Level 2 Pass (equivalent to GCSE grades 9-4) and 68% of CACHE Childcare students achieved Distinction-Pass grades. Charlotte Daniels, Evie Harris and Ellie Whiteside all achieved Distinction grades in Sport and Luke Cousins and Hannah Lynn were awarded Level 2 Distinctions in Business Studies. Lauren Fawkes and Scarlett Hinchcliffe achieved Level 2 Distinction Stars in Childcare. Mark Guest, Headteacher, commented, 'We are immensely proud of all our students. This cohort of students were in Year 7 when the Covid pandemic struck, but they have shown great resilience and a passion to succeed. These results are a fitting testament to their hard work, commitment and the excellent teaching they have received throughout their time at Sir William Robertson. I am delighted that we are welcoming so many of this year group back into our Sixth Form – great things lay ahead for them.'
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A LEVEL EXAM RESULTS Sir William Robertson Academy celebrated outstanding A Level and vocational results this summer, with the Year 13 cohort securing excellent destinations at universities or embarking on their chosen careers. These results reflect the hard work and commitment of SWRA's students and staff and demonstrate the continued success of its Sixth Form. Aidan Shaw, from Newark, achieved A* grades in French and History and an A in Drama. Daisy Rivett, from Witham St Hughes, achieved grade As in Drama, English Language and Psychology and is heading to the University of Salford to study Broadcast Journalism. Rhys Vaughan, from Bassingham, achieved A* in Maths and B grades in History and Further Maths and will be going to the University of Nottingham to study History. Chloe Palmer will be heading to York St John to study Psychology after achieving an A grade in Psychology and B grades in Biology and Art. Our Level 3 BTEC students also performed strongly, with the majority achieving top Distinction* and Distinction grades. Molly Harlow, from Sleaford, achieved an A* in Health & Social Care and Distinctions in Business and Applied Science and has already started her Business Support Apprenticeship with Lincolnshire County Council. Madeleine Stevens, from Grantham, is planning to study Equine Dentistry at Hartpury University having gained 3 Distinction* grades in Triple Sport and grade B in Geography. The broad range of interests of SWRA's students is reflected in their choice of university courses and careers. Dylan Whittaker, from Newark, secured a Business Administration Apprenticeship at BluePrint Gaming after achieving a Distinction in Business. Mark Guest, headteacher, commented: 'These tremendous outcomes are a fitting tribute to the hard work of our wonderful Year 13 cohort of students and the outstanding teaching they have received during their Sixth Form courses. We are extremely proud of all of our students and these outcomes provide a fantastic platform from which to fly as they move on to embark on the next stages in their learning or employment. We encourage all of our students to aspire to great things, and these results echo our key message that there are no borders, just horizons as a Sir William Robertson Academy student'. Miss Charlotte Wilson, Head of Sixth Form added: 'It has been a pleasure to be Head of Sixth Form to this wonderful cohort of Year 13 students who have achieved so well in their results today. Sixth Form is an incredible challenge that our students have faced with positivity, commitment and resilience, and I'm so proud of each and every one of them. It is wonderful to see them leave SWRA to pursue such ambitious next steps, and I wish them all the very best for the future.'
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SEPTEMBER OPEN WEEK 2025 Do you have a child who will be starting Year 7 in September 2026? If so, come and join us at our September Open Week! Register your interest on our school website www.swracademy.org
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SPORTS DAY 2025 All students took part in the pre-sports day events of 100m, 800m, howler and long jump to set the starting totals for their house. Going into sports day, the standings were 1st – Windrush 2nd – Attenborough 3rd – Robertson 4th - Seacole But then came the main event – students ran, jumped, threw, cheered and got fully involved! The staff races were won by both Attenborough team, houses had instruments, chants were ringing out, and the face painting was very popular! Multiple school records were broken, and the final results were: 1st - Windrush 2nd - Seacole 3rd – Attenborough 4th – Robertson
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SWRA FESTIVAL ON THE FIELD We celebrated the last day of term with the SWRA Festival on the Field! Students competed in their Houses to earn points in the egg drop challenge, a house quiz, problem solving challenges, including cranes, the wall, tyre drag and human hoopla, and summer fete games, kindly provided by @gravesevents and the House Captains. Windrush had the brains for the quiz, Seacole were the best problem solvers and egg drop creators, whilst Robertson claimed victory on the fete games. However, it was the slow but steady Attenborough who became overall Festival Champions by placing second in all four events! The whole school then came together around our very own festival stage to be part of 'Period 5 Live'! Well done to all the performers, we had some wonderful singing, beautiful music and outstanding dancing – followed by a bit of karaoke and the Staff Song. Finally, our Head Students and House Captains led the farewell speeches to those members of staff leaving Will Rob this year – thank you for everything and good luck in your next ventures! A wonderful way to finish off a fantastic year – we hope you are all having a wonderful summer! House standings going into September are: 4th place – Seacole 3rd place – Robertson 2nd place – Attenborough 1st place - Windrush
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PRELOVED UNIFORM Just a reminder that Mrs Sedger will be in school tomorrow and Wednesday to give families the opportunity to come and collect any preloved uniform items they need!
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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. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please click on the link below
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GOLD DUKE OF EDINBURGH QUALIFYING EXPEDITION Congratulations to our Year 12 students who completed their Gold DofE Qualifying Expedition in the Peak District last week. You showed incredible teamwork and are one big step closer to getting your Award. Well done!
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