Walton Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Harlaxton Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7JR |
| Phone | 01476563251 |
| Reference Number | 136624 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 997 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 40.32%
Girls: 59.68% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 68 | 105 | 173 |
| 8 | 81 | 95 | 176 |
| 9 | 98 | 80 | 178 |
| 10 | 79 | 101 | 180 |
| 11 | 65 | 108 | 173 |
| 12 | 8 | 51 | 59 |
| 13 | 3 | 55 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.7% |
| White, Other | 14% |
| Unclassified | 7.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-12-12 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-02 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-02-27 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2015-10-21 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2012-04-18 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Grantham the Walton Girls' High School & Sixth Form | ||
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-09-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-01-07 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2008-03-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-09-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.16 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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West Grantham Church of England Primary Academy
Trent Road, Grantham, NG31 7XQ |
0.54 miles |
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Grantham Preparatory International School
Gorse Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7UF |
0.71 miles |
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Huntingtower Community Primary Academy
Huntingtower Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7AU |
0.72 miles |
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The Isaac Newton Primary School
Dysart Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7DG |
0.79 miles |
|
Dudley House School
1 Dudley Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AA |
1.24 miles |
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St Anne's Church of England Primary School, Grantham
Harrowby Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9ED |
1.24 miles |
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St Wulfram's National Church of England Primary School
Castlegate, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6SR |
1.32 miles |
|
The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School
Swinehill, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1HT |
1.63 miles |
|
Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX |
1.63 miles |
|
Wyndham Park Nursery School
Hill Avenue, Grantham, NG31 9BB |
1.63 miles |
|
The Little Gonerby Church of England Primary Academy, Grantham
Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AZ |
1.65 miles |
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Poplar Farm School
Helmsley Road, Grantham, NG31 8XF |
1.68 miles |
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Cliffedale Primary School
Northcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8DP |
1.88 miles |
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The Gonerby Hill Foot Church of England Primary School
Gonerby Road, Gonerby Hill Foot, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8HQ |
1.9 miles |
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The Harrowby Church of England Primary School
New Beacon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LJ |
1.93 miles |
|
Barrowby Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Barrowby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1BX |
2.14 miles |
|
Belton Lane Community Primary School
Green Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9PP |
2.29 miles |
|
Belmont Community Primary School
Harrowby Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9LR |
2.43 miles |
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The St Sebastian's Church of England Primary School, Great Gonerby
High Street, Great Gonerby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8LB |
2.49 miles |
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Denton CofE School
Church Street, Denton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1LG |
2.59 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
The Avenue, Grantham, NG31 7PX |
0.72 miles |
|
Greenfields Academy
Great North Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7US |
0.9 miles |
|
Grantham College
Stonebridge Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AP |
1.36 miles |
|
The King's School, Grantham
Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP |
1.4 miles |
|
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AU |
1.41 miles |
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Grantham Additional Needs Fellowship
Sandon Close, Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX |
1.61 miles |
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The Priory Ruskin Academy
Rushcliffe Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 8ED |
1.88 miles |
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Esland Grantham School
Newton Chambers, Isaac Newton Way, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9RT |
2.76 miles |