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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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