The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 523
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 18.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Miss Sara Houlton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Beacon Rise, Walton, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPirehill First School
Primary · Very close
Manor Hill First School
Primary · 773m away
St Michael's CofE (C) First School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Dominic's Priory School
Independent · 1.4km away
Christ Church CofE First School
Primary · 1.5km away
Alleyne's Academy
Secondary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Walton Priory Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Walton Priory Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Walton Priory Middle School?
Walton Priory Middle School currently has 523 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Walton Priory Middle School take?
Walton Priory Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Walton Priory Middle School?
Walton Priory Middle School is in Stone, ST15 0AL, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Walton Priory Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Walton Priory Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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