The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 33.1 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
33.1
10.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
19.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
6%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
39% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 66 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 734
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 35.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Trust
- ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Paul Lamoury
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
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Location
Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6RN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Walton-Le-Dale High School a selective school?
No. Walton-Le-Dale High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Walton-Le-Dale High School?
Walton-Le-Dale High School currently has 734 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walton-Le-Dale High School take?
Walton-Le-Dale High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Walton-Le-Dale High School?
Walton-Le-Dale High School is in Preston, PR5 6RN, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walton-Le-Dale High School have a sixth form?
No, Walton-Le-Dale High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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