Walton Academy
URN: 136624 • Grantham NG31 7JR
Overview
- Name
- Walton Academy
- URN
- 136624
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Caroline Saxelby (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01476563251
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Harlaxton Road, Grantham NG31 7JR
Summary
Walton Academy, located in Grantham, Lincolnshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 903 students, slightly exceeding its capacity of 900. The school is committed to fostering an environment where students can achieve their full potential through a strong emphasis on academic excellence and personal development. The ethos of Walton Academy is built on the principles of empowerment, respect, and care, which underpin its approach to education and student wellbeing.
The curriculum at Walton includes the LORIC framework, focusing on developing essential skills such as leadership, organisation, resilience, initiative, and communication. This holistic approach aims to prepare students for future challenges in the workplace and life. In addition to academic pursuits, the school encourages involvement in extracurricular activities, promoting character development and a sense of community among students.
Walton Academy prioritises a culture of kindness and moral integrity, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also grow as responsible individuals. The school's commitment to continuous improvement and support for its students makes it a positive and nurturing environment for learning.
The curriculum at Walton includes the LORIC framework, focusing on developing essential skills such as leadership, organisation, resilience, initiative, and communication. This holistic approach aims to prepare students for future challenges in the workplace and life. In addition to academic pursuits, the school encourages involvement in extracurricular activities, promoting character development and a sense of community among students.
Walton Academy prioritises a culture of kindness and moral integrity, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also grow as responsible individuals. The school's commitment to continuous improvement and support for its students makes it a positive and nurturing environment for learning.
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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
- DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 903
- Boys
- 393
- Girls
- 510
- FSM %
- 37.30
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Lincolnshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 903 | 393 | 510 | 900 | 37.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 997 | 402 | 595 | 900 | 35.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 874 | 251 | 623 | 900 | 27.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 874 | 251 | 623 | 900 | 27.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 816 | 161 | 655 | 900 | 22.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 744 | 76 | 668 | 900 | 16.00 |
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