Walton Hall Academy
URN: 140997 • Stafford ST21 6JR
Overview
- Name
- Walton Hall Academy
- URN
- 140997
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Julie Wood (since 2025) , Academy Principal
- Telephone
- 01785850420
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stafford Road, Stafford ST21 6JR
Summary
Walton Hall Academy, located in a rural area near Eccleshall, Staffordshire, is a special academy that caters to students with a diverse range of additional learning needs. With a current enrolment of 216 pupils, the academy focuses on creating an inclusive environment where each student is valued as an individual. The school aims to foster confidence, competence, and independence among its learners, preparing them for adult life.
The curriculum at Walton Hall is designed to support the holistic development of students, offering tailored educational experiences from pre-entry levels to GCSE and BTEC qualifications. In addition to academic learning, the academy provides a variety of vocational opportunities through facilities such as a school farm, commercial garden centre, and media suite, ensuring that students acquire essential life skills.
Collaboration with parents and carers is a key aspect of Walton Hall's ethos, as the academy believes that strong partnerships enhance student support. The dedicated staff team strives to uphold high aspirations for all pupils, encouraging them to make positive contributions to their local community.
The curriculum at Walton Hall is designed to support the holistic development of students, offering tailored educational experiences from pre-entry levels to GCSE and BTEC qualifications. In addition to academic learning, the academy provides a variety of vocational opportunities through facilities such as a school farm, commercial garden centre, and media suite, ensuring that students acquire essential life skills.
Collaboration with parents and carers is a key aspect of Walton Hall's ethos, as the academy believes that strong partnerships enhance student support. The dedicated staff team strives to uphold high aspirations for all pupils, encouraging them to make positive contributions to their local community.
Nearby alternatives
- Greenhall Nursery (73.0)
- Marshlands School (54.5)
- The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit (48.5)
- Brooklands Preparatory School (45.2)
- Focus School - Stafford Primary Campus (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 188
- Pupils
- 216
- Boys
- 150
- Girls
- 66
- FSM %
- 49.10
- Open date
- 2014-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-07-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 216 | 150 | 66 | 188 | 49.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 201 | 144 | 57 | 188 | 43.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 189 | 132 | 57 | 188 | 41.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 189 | 132 | 57 | 188 | 41.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 167 | 116 | 51 | 170 | 42.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 158 | 107 | 51 | 169 | 34.50 |
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