Welland Park Academy
URN: 137170 • Market Harborough LE16 9DR
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Pete Leatherland (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01858464795
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Welland Park Road, Market Harborough LE16 9DR
Summary
Welland Park Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, with a current enrolment of 987 students and a capacity of 1,050. As an academy converter, the school focuses on providing a holistic education that goes beyond academic achievements, emphasising the importance of nurturing the whole child. The school's ethos is encapsulated in its motto, “Learning for Life,” which reflects its commitment to preparing students for a successful future through a supportive and caring environment.
The academy promotes core values of Perseverance, Achievement, Respect, and Kindness, which guide interactions among students and staff. Welland Park Academy offers a diverse curriculum aimed at fostering personal growth and academic success, alongside various extracurricular activities that enhance student engagement and well-being.
Community involvement is also a key aspect of Welland Park Academy, with events such as careers fairs and work experience launches designed to connect students with local and national employers. This approach not only aids in career readiness but also strengthens the school’s ties with the wider community.
The academy promotes core values of Perseverance, Achievement, Respect, and Kindness, which guide interactions among students and staff. Welland Park Academy offers a diverse curriculum aimed at fostering personal growth and academic success, alongside various extracurricular activities that enhance student engagement and well-being.
Community involvement is also a key aspect of Welland Park Academy, with events such as careers fairs and work experience launches designed to connect students with local and national employers. This approach not only aids in career readiness but also strengthens the school’s ties with the wider community.
Useful links
- Governors at WPA (governance)
- Year 11 Presentation Evening 2025 (sen)
- Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Calendar & Events (calendar)
- Prospectus (download)
- Admissions Consultation 2027–28: We are proposing to add Husband Bosworth Primary as a feeder school – have your say by 12th Nov 2025. Full details (other)
- Admissions Arrangements (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- WELLAND PARK COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1050
- Pupils
- 987
- Boys
- 514
- Girls
- 473
- FSM %
- 13.10
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 987 | 514 | 473 | 1050 | 13.10 |
2024-09-11 | 966 | 498 | 468 | 1050 | 11.70 |
2023-09-11 | 956 | 514 | 442 | 900 | 9.40 |
2022-09-11 | 956 | 514 | 442 | 900 | 9.40 |
2021-09-11 | 949 | 499 | 450 | 752 | 9.90 |
2020-09-11 | 995 | 530 | 465 | 752 | 7.80 |
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