Welland Park Academy
Welland Park Academy, or Welland Park School as it is better known, is a state-funded middle school in Market Harborough, Leicestershire for students aged 11 to 16.
School history
The school was originally known as Welland Park High School, and later Welland Park Community College, but converted to Academy status in August 2011. There is another nearby secondary school, the Kibworth High School, that feeds into the Robert Smyth School (upper school). However, starting 2016, Welland Park Academy became an 11-16 school, placing it in direct conflict with Robert Smyth Academy. In 2009 the school finished 3rd in the Times Spelling Bee final at Leicester Square, London. Welland Park Academy is currently run by Julie McBrearty, the principal.
Curriculum
Whilst it caters for pupils aged 11 to 16, it also works with different community groups providing facilities. Subjects offered for Key Stage 3 (KS3) include the core SATs subjects of English, Maths and Science; Modern Foreign Languages (French, German and Spanish); Design subjects including Art, Textiles, Product Design and Food Technology; Humanities including Geography, History and Religious Studies; as well as Computer Science. At GCSE level, students have multiple new options, such as Business Studies.
It is located on Welland Park Road and like the road, is named after the River Welland by which it was built. It has an Octagonal Hall that is used for many theatrical productions in the town.
Notable alumni
- Martin Johnson - rugby player
- Andy Peake - footballer