Welland Park Academy

About Welland Park Academy

Welland Park Academy is a mixed 11-16 state secondary in Harborough, within the Leicestershire local authority. It ranks 1st out of 5 schools in the Harborough district by Progress 8 score, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Among its closest performing peers in the wider LA are The Market Bosworth School, Manor High School, and Saint Martin's Catholic Voluntary Academy, all of which also achieve strong Progress 8 scores. The school is led by headteacher Pete Leatherland and holds a Good Ofsted rating from its most recent graded inspection in 2019, with a subsequent ungraded inspection in 2025 confirming that standards have been maintained. It previously held an Outstanding rating in 2012. With 987 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,050, the school is oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, it received 467 applications for 196 places, with 192 offers going to first-preference applicants.

Academically, Welland Park Academy delivers results that sit comfortably above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.37 is rated as 'Above average' and compares favourably with the Leicestershire LA average of -0.1. Attainment 8 sits at 53.4, and 82.4% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, with 64.2% reaching grade 5 or above. The EBacc average points score is 4.8, with 33.2% of pupils entering the EBacc combination and 28.5% achieving a grade 4 or above across it. Progress in the EBacc subjects is particularly strong at 0.56, while English and maths progress scores are 0.34 and 0.32 respectively. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils move on elsewhere after Year 11.

Parent feedback is largely positive, with 85% of respondents saying they would recommend the school. Strong majorities agree that their child is happy (87% combined strongly agree or agree) and feels safe (87%). The school offers a broad range of clubs including Drama, Debate, Model UN, Coding, and Young Enterprise, alongside sports such as Rugby, Hockey, Swimming, and Tennis. Facilities include a library, art studios, science labs, a sports hall, and an astro turf pitch. SEND support covers seven identified needs including Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Speech, Language & Communication, and Social, Emotional & Mental Health, though parent views on SEND support are more mixed: 57% agreed or strongly agreed that SEND children get the support they need, while 39% disagreed or strongly disagreed. This is a school that suits families looking for strong academic progress within a well-regarded local comprehensive, particularly those who value a wide extracurricular offer and a clear focus on behaviour and expectations.

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