Walton Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Address | Harlaxton Road, NG31 7JR |
| School Website | https://www.walton-ac.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1476563251 |
| URN | 136624 |
School Census
| Total | 942 |
| Girls/Boys | 606/336 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 64.3%/35.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 17.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 295 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 02/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 02/11/2022 | Good |
| 18/04/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 18/04/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 26.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 42.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 29.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.51 |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | 20% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.11 |
| Progress 8 | 0.44 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 76% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.45 |
| Progress 8 | 0.72 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 340 |
| As first preference | 98 |
| As second preference | 127 |
| As third preference | 115 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 98 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.22% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 515 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 220 |
| As third preference | 141 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 123 |
| second preference offers | 39 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.21% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 521 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 213 |
| As third preference | 151 |
| Total Offers Made | 169 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 126 |
| second preference offers | 36 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.29% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 572 |
| As first preference | 189 |
| As second preference | 243 |
| As third preference | 136 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 553 |
| As first preference | 184 |
| As second preference | 224 |
| As third preference | 141 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.31% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 518 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 195 |
| As third preference | 154 |
| Total Offers Made | 179 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 43 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 305 |
| As first preference | 80 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 87 |
| Total Offers Made | 126 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 80 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 296 |
| As first preference | 95 |
| As second preference | 128 |
| As third preference | 70 |
| Total Offers Made | 128 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 95 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 305 |
| As first preference | 107 |
| As second preference | 135 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 107 |
| second preference offers | 22 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 269 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 113 |
| As third preference | 30 |
| Total Offers Made | 132 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 278 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 124 |
| As third preference | 47 |
| Total Offers Made | 120 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 12 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 32% |
| no | 68% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 38% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 74% |
| no | 26% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 68.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 14% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 66.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |