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Walton High

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

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location_onMilton Keynes, MK7 7WH

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

2,990

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Attainment 8

46.4

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GCSE Rank

#6 in Milton Keynes

#1,480 of 3,216 nationally

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Walton High is a Academy converter secondary school in Milton Keynes, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Walton High is an academy converter in Milton Keynes, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of MILTON KEYNES EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 3,037 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4, placing the school #6 in Milton Keynes and #1,480 of 3,216 nationally. 46.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 16.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 27 A-level subjects. 26.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 9.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.33 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 6.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

46.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)16.0%

Entering EBacc36.00%

EBacc APS4.06

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27.60%

EBacc APS4.12

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.02

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS4.15

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.99

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.06

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS3.71

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.33

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

207

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.0%

Achieving A*–A9.3%

Achieving A*–B26.2%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate96.6%

A-level subjects offered27

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

228

Retention rate95.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

169

Retention rate93.50%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

128

Retention rate95.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

16 May 2023

Inspection Report

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08 June 2022

Inspection Report

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30 January 2018

Inspection Report

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25 September 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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18 October 2011

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-05-16

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-01-30

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-09-25

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-09-24

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(105 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 3,037 pupils. During this period, there were 177 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	3,037	177	5.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	3,027	227	7.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	3,090	203	6.6%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	3,077	147	4.8%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	3,078	140	4.5%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	2,980	82	2.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	2,990	77	2.6%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	3,009	67	2.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	2,775	43	1.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	2,793	30	1.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	2,783	27	1.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	2,513	40	1.6%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	2,506	5	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	2,504	82	3.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	2,214	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	2,214	48	2.2%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	2,226	77	3.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	2,037	42	2.1%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	2,065	93	4.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	2,093	65	3.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,909	85	4.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,923	74	3.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,943	86	4.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,744	49	2.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,719	38	2.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,719	22	1.3%	3.1%	2

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 71 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 69 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 65 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 45 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 20 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 18 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

63.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

66.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree10%

agree36%

disagree30%

strongly disagree18%

don't know6%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree15%

agree51%

disagree24%

strongly disagree8%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree10%

agree25%

disagree24%

strongly disagree25%

don't know2%

not applicable14%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes21%

no79%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree5%

agree22%

disagree31%

strongly disagree31%

dont know11%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree20%

agree45%

disagree19%

strongly disagree6%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree44%

disagree22%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree15%

agree51%

disagree24%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree58%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree54%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree14%

agree34%

disagree26%

strongly disagree14%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes55%

no45%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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