Walton Primary Academy
Wakefield, WF2 6LD · Wakefield · primary school
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36th of 98 primary schools in Wakefield we can score, 113 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 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walton Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 10.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 336 pupils against a stated capacity of 367. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Walton Primary Academy
Overview
Walton Primary Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a culture where staff and pupils are ‘moving forward together’. The report highlights a strong sense of community, mutual respect, and high expectations for behaviour and learning. Leaders have a clear vision for the curriculum, though some areas require refinement to ensure consistent depth of knowledge.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, trust adults, and demonstrate ‘independence and resilience’ in their learning.
- Teaching of reading has improved significantly, with a phonics curriculum delivered with ‘consistency and precision’.
- Staff and pupils show ‘mutual respect’, creating a calm and orderly atmosphere.
- Leaders support staff workload and well-being without negatively impacting pupil experiences.
- Pupils have a strong understanding of personal safety, including issues such as consent and discrimination.
Areas to improve
- Interventions for pupils working below age-related expectations, including those with SEND, are not always ‘matched precisely enough to pupils’ needs’, slowing the closing of learning gaps.
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the specific knowledge leaders want pupils to acquire is ‘not identified clearly enough’, limiting the development of subject-specific depth over time.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with systems in place to identify at-risk pupils and staff reporting concerns quickly.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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