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Walton Academy
Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR, Lincolnshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.5 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
903
Capacity
900
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 75% nationally. While 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to top-third universities is lower at 17%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a commendable university progression rate of 76%.
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Last inspected: 2 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.1 | Bottom 25% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 27% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 20% | Bottom 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 76% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 46 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.0%
White Other13.4%
Mixed Other5.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.89771, -0.65653 · NG31 7JR
School details
Local authorityLincolnshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN136624
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.walton-ac.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Walton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Walton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2022.
Is Walton Academy a good school?
Walton Academy scores 28.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Walton Academy in GCSEs?
Walton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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