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Walton High School
The Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LJ, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.1 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,270
Capacity
1,289
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where students achieve an average score of 50.6, placing it in the top 27% nationally. A commendable 78% of pupils secure grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 80% progress to university, with 30% heading to top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 19%, and parent satisfaction, while decent at 72%, indicates room for improvement in engagement.
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Last inspected: 30 January 2012Older 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. | 50.6 | Top 27% 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%. | 78% | Top 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%. | 50% | Top 36% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 36% 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%. | 80% | 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%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 129 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (282 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
89%
Progress is communicated
82%
My child is happy
79%
My child feels safe
75%
School keeps me informed
75%
I'd recommend this school
72%
My child makes good progress
71%
School has high expectations
65%
School supports development
62%
Behaviour is good
59%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British80.9%
Asian Indian3.1%
White Other2.9%
Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed Other1.7%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Asian Pakistani1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.78630, -2.07042 · ST17 0LJ
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN142987
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.waltonstaffs.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Walton High School rated by Ofsted?
Walton High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 January 2012.
Is Walton High School a good school?
Walton High School scores 54.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% 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 High School?
Based on 282 Ofsted Parent View responses, Walton High School receives a satisfaction score of 69% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Walton High School in GCSEs?
Walton High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.6. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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