Grantham the Walton Girls' High School & Sixth Form
URN: 120639 • Grantham NG31 7JR
Overview
- Name
- Grantham the Walton Girls' High School & Sixth Form
- URN
- 120639
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Girls
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rosalind Gulson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Harlaxton Road, Grantham NG31 7JR
Summary
Grantham the Walton Girls' High School & Sixth Form is a foundation school for girls aged 11 to 18 located in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Established in 1958, the school is committed to fostering an environment where students can thrive academically and personally. The ethos of the school centres on nurturing confident and ambitious individuals, promoting not only academic excellence but also leadership skills, creativity, and resilience.
The curriculum at Walton Girls prioritises STEM subjects, aiming to develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities essential for real-world challenges. In addition to traditional academic offerings, the school has introduced innovative programmes such as the Startup School, which equips students with entrepreneurial skills and prepares them for success in the tech industry. This initiative is part of the school's broader mission to empower young women and close the gender gap in technology and entrepreneurship.
Walton Girls is known for its supportive community, comprising dedicated staff, engaged parents, and motivated students. The school provides tailored mentorship programmes and prioritises the development of essential social skills, ensuring that every girl feels valued and inspired to reach her full potential.
The curriculum at Walton Girls prioritises STEM subjects, aiming to develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities essential for real-world challenges. In addition to traditional academic offerings, the school has introduced innovative programmes such as the Startup School, which equips students with entrepreneurial skills and prepares them for success in the tech industry. This initiative is part of the school's broader mission to empower young women and close the gender gap in technology and entrepreneurship.
Walton Girls is known for its supportive community, comprising dedicated staff, engaged parents, and motivated students. The school provides tailored mentorship programmes and prioritises the development of essential social skills, ensuring that every girl feels valued and inspired to reach her full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School (77.1)
- The Priory Ruskin Academy (72.2)
- Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School (70.2)
- The King's School, Grantham (70.2)
- The King's School, Grantham (67.4)
Key details
- LA
- Lincolnshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 670
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 670 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 670 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 670 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 670 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 670 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 670 |
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