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Walton Primary Academy
The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF2 6LD, Wakefield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.1 / 100
Top 38%
Better than 62% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
350
Capacity
367
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 71% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 33% nationally. Parent satisfaction is generally positive, and the school outperforms 62% of its peers according to LocaleIQ scores. However, only 10% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging all learners.
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Last inspected: 11 December 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.3%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
White Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Location
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53.64850, -1.46290 · WF2 6LD
School details
Local authorityWakefield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN141282
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.waltonprimary.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Walton Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Walton Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 December 2013.
Is Walton Primary Academy a good school?
Walton Primary Academy scores 62.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 38% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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