A Message from the Headteacher

Stamford Queen Eleanor School is a school for boys and girls aged 11 to 16 years, with a specialism in technology.  You can find us on the northern edge of the delightful market town of Stamford, where our extensive grounds house a range of modern, specialist buildings and sporting facilities.

Our vision is for Stamford Queen Eleanor School to be the area’s leading secondary school, widely recognised for outstanding student achievement and for its positive role inthe local community.  Our mission is to provide a supportive, calm and disciplined environment which values all children, builds their confidence and self-esteem and expects them to achieve their full potential.

We warmly welcome children of all backgrounds and abilities to our school.  We have high expectations of all children in our care and support them to reach their full potential in their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours.  The school provides an excellent working environment which values teaching and support staff and encourages career progression; and ensures that all children and staff feel safe, secure and confident in school.

We provide a diverse, rounded and challenging curriculum, offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities, and engender a sense of pride in the school for students, parents, staff and the community by celebrating achievements in all spheres.

As a school dedicated to being ‘at the heart of the local community’, our aim is to forge strong links with the local community, businesses and organisations through partnership working and developing innovative projects and initiatives.

Our recent Ofsted report [January 2010] stated that:

“the curriculum is well matched to students’ interests and aspirations, allowing all to succeed”

“students and parents informed inspectors that the day to day care of students was strong”

 “students enjoy school….behaviour is good and students are respectful and supportive of others”

“the school demonstrates a strong commitment to the care, guidance and support of students. Transition arrangements are a particular strength, particularly in the move from primary to secondary school”

 “safeguarding procedures are very thorough and record-keeping has been recognised outside the school as an example of best practice”

 “through effective self-evaluation and improved development planning, the school has created the conditions for further improvement”