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Walton High
Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK7 7WH, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.1 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
3,037
Capacity
3,000
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted in May 2023, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score stands at 46.4, placing it in the top 47% nationally. A notable 67% of students achieve grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, and 72% progress to university, though only 17% reach top-third institutions. While the school shows strengths in academic attainment, the EBacc entry rate of 36% may indicate room for improvement in curriculum breadth.
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Last inspected: 16 May 2023Quality 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. | 46.4 | Top 47% 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%. | 67% | Top 47% 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%. | 47% | Top 42% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 72% | 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 207 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British36.6%
Black African22.0%
White Other8.6%
Asian Other4.7%
Asian Indian4.7%
Asian Pakistani3.9%
Asian Chinese3.7%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Black Other2.5%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African2.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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52.02059, -0.68851 · MK7 7WH
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN136842
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.waltonhigh.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Walton High rated by Ofsted?
Walton High was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 May 2023.
Is Walton High a good school?
Walton High scores 50.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% 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 High in GCSEs?
Walton High achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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