The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.34
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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 436 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 257 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 3,037
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Trust
- 5 DIMENSIONS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Bennett Jim Rowland (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2022 | Monitoring Visit
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Curriculum and development visit
October 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Location
Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7WH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWavendon Gate School
Primary · 550m away
Heronshaw School
Primary · 649m away
Heronsgate School
Primary · 716m away
Kents Hill Park all-through school
All-through · 1.6km away
Monkston Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Glebe Farm School
All-through · Grammar · 2.0km away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Bow Brickhill CofE VA Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Walton High a selective school?
No. Walton High is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Walton High's Ofsted rating?
Walton High was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walton High?
Walton High currently has 3,037 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walton High take?
Walton High caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Walton High?
Walton High is in Milton Keynes, MK7 7WH, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walton High have a sixth form?
Yes, Walton High has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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