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Schools in Stamford

A town in Lincolnshire

  • Town
  • 17 schools and nurseries
  • 1,899 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Stamford at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

How Stamford's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries175 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1167%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths28%Attainment 8 41.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary25%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Stamford

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Stamford primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Stamford

5 mainstream schools in Stamford, best first

Malcolm Sargent Primary School

Stamford, PE9 2SR · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

69 first choices, 69 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
3.7%
Pupils
604
Pupils per teacher
22.0
View school Malcolm Sargent Primary School
See all 7 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Stamford

1 mainstream schools in Stamford, best first

Stamford Welland Academy

Stamford, PE9 1HE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

117 first choices, 125 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1641.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.4%
Pupils
648
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school Stamford Welland Academy
See all 2 secondary schools

Nurseries in Stamford

8 in Stamford, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 8 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Stamford

2 in Stamford, by the school's Eduscope score

Stamford Welland Academy

Stamford, PE9 1HE · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

117 first choices, 125 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1641.2

England 46.2

Days missed
8.4%
Pupils
648
Pupils per teacher
18.4
View school Stamford Welland Academy

Stamford Endowed Schools

Lincolnshire, PE9 2BE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
1,029
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Stamford Endowed Schools

Special Schools in Stamford

1 in Stamford. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Meadows View School

Stamford, PE9 2JL · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
26
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Meadows View School

Private Schools in Stamford

3 in Stamford. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Meadows View School

Stamford, PE9 2JL · Independent · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
26
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Meadows View School

Stamford Endowed Schools

Lincolnshire, PE9 2BE · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
1,029
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Stamford Endowed Schools

Stamford Junior School

Stamford, PE9 2LR · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
318
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Stamford Junior School
The map

Every school in Stamford, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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St George's Church of England Aided Primary School, GoodStamford Endowed SchoolsStamford Junior School, InspectedStamford Welland Academy, Needs attention in 1 areaMalcolm Sargent Primary School, GoodStamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School, Expected standard in every areaSt Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Good or betterThe Bluecoat School, Good in every areaMeadows View SchoolThe Children's Garden Day Nursery, OutstandingThe Mulberry Bush Nursery, GoodSmall Wonders Nursery, OutstandingAcorn Childcare Centre, GoodThe Little Lane Nursery Limited, GoodRocking Horse Nursery Stamford Limited, GoodArk Kesteven Road Nursery SchoolArk Foundry Road Nursery School
  • Outstanding2
  • Good6
  • Not graded yet9
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Stamford school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Stamford's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Stamford by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Stamford vs England

How good are Stamford's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Stamford

StamfordEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    67%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    28%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    25%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Stamford in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
67% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap10%30%50%2018201920222023202420252026
28% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Stamford has 17 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

25% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Stamford's state schools each January.

Up 1% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Stamford25%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Stamford

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How many schools are in Stamford?

Stamford has 17 schools, including 7 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 3 independent schools, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Stamford?

The highest-ranked schools in Stamford on Eduscope are Malcolm Sargent Primary School, Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School, St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Stamford are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Stamford hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Stamford perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Stamford, 67% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Stamford?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Stamford is 19.8:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Stamford schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Stamford is 14.5%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Stamford?

There are 1,899 pupils enrolled across schools in Stamford, with 1,251 in primary and 648 in secondary. 29.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Stamford?

There are 3 independent schools in Stamford. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Stamford on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Stamford?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in Stamford by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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