The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 27 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 350
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 8.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Bean (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
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Secondary · 1.9km away
St Thomas � Becket Catholic Secondary School, A Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.9km away
Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School
Primary · 2.2km away
Kettlethorpe High School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Sandal Magna Community Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
Crofton High School - Specialists In Maths and Computing: With Visual Impairment Resource
Secondary · 2.4km away
Crofton Academy
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Walton Primary Academy?
Walton Primary Academy currently has 350 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walton Primary Academy take?
Walton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Walton Primary Academy?
Walton Primary Academy is in Wakefield, WF2 6LD, in the Wakefield local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walton Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Walton Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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