Walton Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Harlaxton Road Grantham Lincolnshire NG31 7JR |
| Phone | 01476563251 |
| Reference Number | 136624 |
Walton Academy is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all aspects of the inspection. The school fosters a welcoming and supportive environment where pupils thrive and demonstrate positive behavior. Staff dedication and effective leadership have been pivotal in ensuring that pupils are well-prepared for their future educational and career opportunities. The curriculum is ambitious, especially for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and it meets the requirements of the national curriculum. Despite its strengths, there are areas for development to enhance students' understanding of British values and the curriculum's sequencing in personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 903 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 43.52%
Girls: 56.48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 59 | 70 | 129 |
| 8 | 63 | 98 | 161 |
| 9 | 79 | 93 | 172 |
| 10 | 98 | 79 | 177 |
| 11 | 73 | 98 | 171 |
| 12 | 14 | 25 | 39 |
| 13 | 7 | 47 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 69% |
| White, Other | 13.4% |
| Unclassified | 6.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 5% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 27 Feb 2019 | Short inspection |
| 21 Oct 2015 | Short inspection |
| 18 Apr 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Grantham the Walton Girls' High School & Sixth Form | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
| 20 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils understand and exhibit core values of 'ready, respectful and responsible'.
- Strong focus on preparing pupils for future education and careers.
- Teachers mostly deliver content effectively with strong subject knowledge.
- Robust safeguarding measures are in place.
- Students enjoy their sixth-form experience with strong teacher relationships.
Areas for Improvement
- Personal development programme not fully planned or sequenced.
- Some assessments do not identify misconceptions effectively.
- Curriculum content sometimes mismatched to pupils' abilities.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 48.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.92 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.73 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 9.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 135 | 37 |
| Third Preference | 100 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| 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 |
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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 |
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The Harlaxton Church of England Primary School
Swinehill, Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1HT |
1.63 miles |
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Saint Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Sandon Close, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AX |
1.63 miles |
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Wyndham Park Nursery School
Hill Avenue, Grantham, NG31 9BB |
1.63 miles |
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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 |
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Barrowby Church of England Primary School
Church Street, Barrowby, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1BX |
2.14 miles |
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Belton Lane Community Primary School
Green Lane, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9PP |
2.29 miles |
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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, Denton and Harlaxton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 1LG |
2.59 miles |
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Great Ponton Church of England School
Mill Lane, Great Ponton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG33 5DT |
2.7 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
The Avenue, Grantham, NG31 7PX |
0.72 miles |
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Greenfields Academy
Great North Road, Grantham, NG31 7UX |
0.9 miles |
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Grantham College
Stonebridge Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AP |
1.36 miles |
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The King's School, Grantham
Brook Street, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 6RP |
1.4 miles |
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Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
Sandon Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 9AU |
1.41 miles |
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Newton Bridge Academy
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 |