Campaigners call for changes to secondary education in Stamford Campaigners are calling for changes to secondary education after children were denied places at their preferred schools. Only 68 per cent of Stamfordâs 11-year-olds have been offered a place at their first choice of school, falling far short of the 88 per cent recorded across Lincolnshire. A group of parents and residents have set up a group to fight for more choice as a result of this yearâs offers, while headteachers have set out what they want to do. Stamford Welland Academy in Green Lane, Stamford The parents group wants to see improvement made at Stamford Welland Academy to boost its reputation and make it a more attractive choice for future pupils.