Walton High School
Stafford, ST17 0LJ · Staffordshire · secondary school
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19th of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 359 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.2/10 among them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.4 · 48 | 30% | 1.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.28 · 29 | 25% | 0.72 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.3 · 62 | 10% | 0.62 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walton High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.28 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.2 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Youth Parliament, STEM, Arts Award, Core Maths, D of E, Wellbeing walk, and English Speaking Board clubs, alongside Sports and Fitness.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,262 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,289. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their progress scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Walton High School
Overview
Walton High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a "lively school" where pupils are happy, feel safe, and benefit from a "calm and focused environment." Leaders have successfully re-established a positive culture following recent leadership changes, with significant improvements in behaviour and attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils build "strong positive relationships" and increasingly treat one another with "kindness and respect."
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," with learning ordered well so new knowledge builds successfully on prior understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "very well supported" and make "strong progress toward their individual goals."
- Leaders are nurturing a "positive culture of reading," with effective interventions for those with gaps in knowledge.
- Personal development is "impressive," including opportunities for pupils to engage with democratic processes and a wide range of clubs.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not always used precisely enough to identify next steps, meaning teaching is not always planned to move pupils on effectively.
- Some staff do not have high enough expectations, resulting in work that lacks ambition and fails to challenge all pupils to produce their best.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.4 |
| 2024/25 | 50.6 |
| 2025/26 | 48.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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