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Schools in Stamford

Stamford has 12 schools: 10 primary and 2 secondary or all-through. 83% of the 12 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Casterton College Rutland has the highest Attainment 8 score (51.9 in 2026). Among primary schools, Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (95% in 2025).

  • 16 schools
  • 2 secondary
  • 10 primary

Stamford is in Lincolnshire local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Stamford

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Casterton College Rutland Good 51.9 (2026) +0.17 (2024) 857
2 Stamford Welland Academy Needs attention 41.2 (2026) -0.01 (2024) 648

Primary Schools in Stamford

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 Barnack CofE (Controlled) Primary School Good 95% (2025) 180
2 Ketton Church of England Primary School Good 76% (2025) 185
3 Stamford St Gilberts Church of England Primary School Expected standard 72% (2025) 281
4 Malcolm Sargent Primary School Good 70% (2025) 604
5 Ryhall CofE Academy Good 67% (2025) 193
6 The Uffington Church of England Primary School Good 64% (2025) 83
7 The Bluecoat School Good 61% (2025) 119
8 St Augustine's Catholic Voluntary Academy Good 60% (2025) 103
9 Great Casterton Church of England Primary School Good 53% (2025) 77
10 St George's Church of England Aided Primary School Good 52% (2025) 144

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