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Walton Hall Academy
Stafford Road, Eccleshall, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6JR, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
28.2 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
216
Capacity
155
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
139%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this academy offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. However, it faces challenges in academic performance, as evidenced by a low Attainment 8 score and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Despite these academic hurdles, 70% of parents express satisfaction with the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 14 March 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 0.1 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (10 responses)
★★★★★3.3
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
Good range of subjects
80%
School has high expectations
80%
My child feels safe
70%
My child is happy
70%
My child makes good progress
70%
Behaviour is good
70%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School supports development
70%
Progress is communicated
70%
School keeps me informed
60%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.2%
White Other2.3%
Asian Other1.9%
Black Other0.9%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed Other0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
traveller_irish0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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52.85181, -2.22453 · ST21 6JR
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN140997
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewaltonhallacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Walton Hall Academy rated by Ofsted?
Walton Hall Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 March 2017.
Is Walton Hall Academy a good school?
Walton Hall Academy scores 28.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Walton Hall Academy?
Based on 10 Ofsted Parent View responses, Walton Hall Academy receives a satisfaction score of 66% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Walton Hall Academy in GCSEs?
Walton Hall Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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