Welcome from the Head
Sir William Robertson Academy is a highly successful 11 – 18 co-educational non-selective school. Our school is proud to be one of the most sought after schools in Lincolnshire, with parents recognising the benefits of choosing a very successful school set in a peaceful and rural location.
Mr Scott Barlow - Headteacher
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10/07/26
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10/07/26
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DYSLEXIA OUTREACH EVENTS
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10/07/26
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SUMMER SHOWCASE 2026 REMINDERS Summer Showcase on the field is next Tuesday 14th July 2026 at 7pm. Students performing in the showcase are off-timetable all day rehearsing their amazing acts! Students should be brought back to school for 18:30pm in preparation for the performance. Audience members are advised to bring own chairs/picnic blankets - feel free to bring picnic items to enjoy the evening performances! Refreshments are available in the interval - card payments only, cash payments will not be accepted. Students performing an individual act need to make sure they have sent their track to Mr Willson by the end of tomorrow. We look forward to seeing you there!
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10/07/26
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SWRA JOB VACANCIES We have a variety of vacancies available currently at SWRA. Take a look below Catering Assistant Vacancy We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Catering team as a Catering Assistant. To carry out general kitchen duties, assist in cooking and food preparation, serving food and till operating under the general direction of the catering manager. Please click the link below to find out more https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138839/EDV-2026-SWRAW-68141 Cover Supervisor Vacancy We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to supervise pupils and their work during periods of short term teacher absence. Please click the link below to find out more https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138839/EDV-2026-SWRAW-25139 Midday Supervisor Vacancy We are looking for a dedicated and responsible individual to supervise students during their lunch break, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all pupils. Please click the link below to find out more https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138839/EDV-2026-SWRAW-46911
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9/07/26
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YEAR 6 INDUCTION DAY 2026 We are looking forward to meeting your child on Monday 13th July during induction day when they can be introduced to their Base Tutor and meet the students in their base groups. Please see the link below to virtually meet your child's new Base Tutor and Head of House. You should have now received an email with your child's base and house information on - this will have gone to the original email that the initial application was placed with. If this has not yet been received, please email admissions@swracademy.org and we will ensure that this is sent out prior to Monday. Reminder for Monday 13th July - Induction Day and evening: Due to the high number of our current students arriving by bus and car between 8:15am and 8:30am, the drop-off time for Monday morning has been amended slightly to help alleviate congestion and support the safe arrival of all students. Arrival for Year 6 pupils will be at 8:50am; access to the site will not be available prior to this time. To support a safe and efficient arrival process, members of staff will be on hand to direct vehicles and assist with parking arrangements. Parking will be located on the field, and parents/carers will be asked to accompany their child to the designated student drop-off point. Students should bring a packed lunch, snack for break time and a water bottle Students should attend induction day in their primary school uniform Students will have a couple of taster lessons, please bring a pencil case (you do not need PE kit) Please pick students up from the tennis courts at 2pm. Students will be released in their base groups, please remember your child's group on the day to ensure a smooth departure. If students have any medical conditions the school need to be aware of please contact the school on 01400 272422 before Monday or come to the office in the morning. Please can any medication which needs to be taken during the school day be dropped off at reception. Induction evening will take place between 6pm-8pm Uniform Direct and K&H Sports will be in the sports hall on the evening where there will be an opportunity to purchase uniform Base groups A, B and C start in the hall at 6pm. Base groups D, E, F and G will have the opportunity to go into the sports hall during this time. At 7pm the groups will swap over.
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2/07/26
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YEAR 11 PROM 2026 Last Friday, we celebrated our Year 11 Prom at Newark Showground! The dance floor was full...the magician never stopped and the photo booth was never empty! A great evening was had by all!
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2/07/26
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SWRA JOB VACANCIES We have a variety of vacancies available currently at SWRA. Take a look below Catering Assistant Vacancy We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Catering team as a Catering Assistant. To carry out general kitchen duties, assist in cooking and food preparation, serving food and till operating under the general direction of the catering manager. Please click the link below to find out more https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138839/EDV-2026-SWRAW-68141 Cover Supervisor Vacancy We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to supervise pupils and their work during periods of short term teacher absence. Please click the link below to find out more https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138839/EDV-2026-SWRAW-25139 Midday Supervisor Vacancy We are looking for a dedicated and responsible individual to supervise students during their lunch break, ensuring a safe and positive environment for all pupils. Please click the link below to find out more https://mynewterm.com/jobs/138839/EDV-2026-SWRAW-46911
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1/07/26
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SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING Do you have a child who is interested in starting Sixth Form in September 2027? If so, come and join us at our Open Evening on Wednesday 3rd November 2026, 6pm-8pm!
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1/07/26
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SEPTEMBER OPEN WEEK 2026 We would like to say a massive thank you to the 400 families who visited us at our Summer Open Evening! If you did not get the opportunity to visit us last week, do not worry as we have another Open Evening coming up in September! We also have our Open Mornings taking place so you can check out what a 'day in the life of a SWRA student' looks like! We hope to see you there!
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1/07/26
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SIXTH FORM INDUCTION DAY We will be holding our Sixth Form Induction Day on Friday 10th July for current Year 11 students. We look forward to welcoming SWRA students back, as well as meeting new faces from external schools, to experience a day in the life of a Sixth Form student at SWRA. It's not too late to apply and join us for a September 2026 start. For more information please email sixth.form@swracademy.org
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24/06/26
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SWIMARATHON PRESENTATION EVENING Last night was the Swimarathon presentation evening, which we took three of our long standing leaders to. The Rotary Club raised over £50,000 over the three day event this year, which was all handed back out to local charities, organisations and voluntary groups from the Grantham area last night. It was wonderful to hear how many great projects and charities there are going on. We were delighted to receive a grant of £1300, which is going towards completing our team kit for our football and netball teams, and some sun shelters to use for DofE expeditions. We also received the HSBC Shield for the highest fundraising secondary school - we raised over £6,000 as a school over the 16 teams and 40 leaders this year. This is our fourth year in a row of retaining this Award - so thank you if you have supported in any way!
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24/06/26
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YEAR 6 INDUCTION DAY AND EVENING Our Induction Day and Induction Evening are fast approaching as we prepare for your child's transition in September. You should have received an email from Applicaa containing a link to complete our School Admission Form. If you have not received this link and have not yet contacted the school, please email admissions@swracademy.org so we can resend it. We also recommend checking your junk or spam folder in case the message was filtered. Please review the information below regarding the Induction Day and Induction Evening, including what students will need to bring and what you can expect from both events. Induction Day – Monday 13th July 2026 Arrive to school between 8:308:40am HOY and staff will meet them in the bus park – parents drop off from their cars and depart Staff and pupils will escort them to the hall (do not report to reception – wait in the bus park) We will have a lovely welcome assembly to introduce key staff, including the Head teacher, Deputy Head, HOY, tutors and Heads of house. Pupils will then be shown to their base rooms and meet their tutors. They will spend time with them, getting to know new friends and the school. They will eat their snack at break time with their new friends and base tutor. They will then have a selection of induction lessons. They only require a pencil case for these. Lunchtime – pupils will need to bring a pack up with them. After they have finished lunch, they will then be collected at 2pm by their parents to avoid school bus congestion. This will give them time to eat tea and return for Induction evening. Induction Evening – Monday 13th July 2026 (6-8pm) Pupils will come to SWRA with their parents/ carers to hear a talk from the Head Teacher and meet Heads of Year/ House and tutors. They will also go to the sports hall to purchase uniform and get their transport and induction packs etc. Base groups A, B and C start in the hall 6pm. Base groups D, E, F and G will do the sports hall 6pm – get packs and buy uniform. They will then swap. Base groups D, E, F and G will go to the hall for a 7pm start and A, B and C will move to the sports hall. Once finished they will depart from with the hall or the sports hall. Reminders: Bring a pack up on this day as well as a snack for break time & a water bottle Attend in your primary school uniform (Induction Day – in the evening your own clothes are fine). Bring a pencil case (but you do not need PE kit)
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24/06/26
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WINDRUSH DAY POSTPONED Please be aware that Windrush Day which was taking place this Friday has been postponed and will now take place on Friday 3rd July 2026.
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24/06/26
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SUMMER OPEN EVENING 2026 Do you have a child who will be starting Year 7 in September 2027? If so, come and join us at our Summer Open Evening tomorrow! There is still time to register your interest on our school website www.swracademy.org
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24/06/26
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YEAR 11 LEAVERS DAY Last week, we celebrated our Year 11 students' last day! It was a very busy day as students got their shirts signed by peers and staff, received their yearbooks and had their leavers assembly! We looking forward to seeing you at Prom on Friday!
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Our testimonials
The staff here are really supportive and will help you through any problem.
Marcus Walton - Current Year 13 StudentI couldn't have asked to be part of a better community or learning environment.
Rhys Vaughan - Current Year 13 Studentour upcoming events
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Year 12 Work Experience
All Day - 10July
Sixth Form Induction Day - Year 11
All Day - 13July
Year 6 Induction Day/Evening
All Day - 14July
Year 12 BGU Trip
All Day - 15July
Performing Arts Summer Concert
All Day - 15July
Sixth Form Taster Day - Year 10
All Day - 16July
Sports Day
All Day - 17July
Reserve Sports Day
All Day - 21July
Year 12 Science Trip to Hartsholme Park
All Day - 22July
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