Walton Hall Academy
| Type | Special School / Academy special sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Stafford Road Eccleshall Stafford Staffordshire ST21 6JR |
| Phone | 01785850420 |
| Reference Number | 140997 |
Walton Hall Academy has been recognized for its excellent care and support for students, resulting in a positive and safe environment that promotes strong relationships between pupils and staff. The school operates three well-structured curriculum pathways that effectively accommodate the diverse needs of its special education population. High expectations are set for all pupils, and they display commendable progress in their learning. The leadership team has successfully steered the school through improvement, garnering support from staff and stakeholders alike, making it a well-regarded establishment in the community. While the academy is performing well overall, the inspection highlighted some concerns regarding the teaching of reading. Not all staff possess the necessary expertise in phonics instruction, which could impede some pupils' progress in becoming proficient readers. Despite this area for improvement, the school's overall strengths in pastoral care, curriculum planning, and student engagement are significant and contribute to its strong reputation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 216 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 69.44%
Girls: 30.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 49.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.6% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 22 | 11 | 33 |
| 8 | 26 | 8 | 34 |
| 9 | 23 | 6 | 29 |
| 10 | 22 | 12 | 34 |
| 11 | 22 | 9 | 31 |
| 12 | 17 | 8 | 25 |
| 13 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.2% |
| White, Other | 2.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 05 Jul 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 05 Jul 2022 | School inspection |
| 14 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong, respectful relationships between pupils and staff.
- High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour.
- Well-planned curriculum adapted for diverse needs.
- Effective preparation for adulthood programs.
- Excellent pastoral care and support for pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff lack sufficient expertise in teaching reading and phonics.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 107 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 147 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 120 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 99 | 40 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 147 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 110 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 147 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 96 | 42 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 147 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 68 | 65 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 147 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 88 | 51 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 147 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 67 | 43 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 147 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 93 | 45 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 147 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 90 | 43 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 147 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 99 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 147 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 140 | 7 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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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