Walton Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Grantham, Lincolnshire
Walton Academy is a secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 2 November 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JR
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Lincolnshire
- Pupils on roll
- 822 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 37.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 14.5
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 2 November 2022
Strengths
- “Most pupils aim to demonstrate these values in daily school life.”
- “Pupils enjoy coming to school and value the education they receive.”
- “They benefit from the dedication of staff and leaders.”
To improve
- “However, sometimes, they do not always ensure that assessments identify misconceptions and gaps in pupils’ knowledge.”
- “However, this is not always the case.”
- “Sometimes, teachers do not match the work they set well enough to pupils’ ability and their prior knowledge.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 12 December 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 27% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 41.1 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 80 first-preference applications, 175 offers in total, 80 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
More with a 3-month pass
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Lincolnshire.
- West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy 0.7 mi Good
- The King's School, Grantham 1.4 mi Good
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School 1.4 mi Outstanding
- The Priory Ruskin Academy 1.9 mi School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next
- Charles Read Academy 8.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Sir William Robertson Academy, Welbourn 12.3 mi Standards maintained
- Kesteven and Sleaford High School Selective Academy 12.3 mi Not judged
- St George's Academy 12.4 mi Good