The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
27%
15.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.56
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 125 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 903
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 37.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- Trust
- DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Caroline Saxelby (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Walton Academy a selective school?
No. Walton Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Walton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Walton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walton Academy?
Walton Academy currently has 903 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walton Academy take?
Walton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Walton Academy?
Walton Academy is in Grantham, NG31 7JR, in the Lincolnshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walton Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Walton Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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