Walton High School
URN: 142987 • Stafford ST17 0LJ
Overview
- Name
- Walton High School
- URN
- 142987
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WALTON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Leese (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01785334917
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Rise, Stafford ST17 0LJ
Summary
Walton High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Stafford, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 1,270 students and a capacity of 1,289. The school prides itself on fostering a culture of high expectations, aiming to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for academic success and personal development. The ethos of pride, respect, and kindness is central to the school's values.
The curriculum at Walton High School is broad and balanced, offering a range of subjects alongside numerous extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to engage in various clubs and enrichment opportunities, including music, sports, art, and drama, which help to cultivate their interests and talents while promoting a love of learning.
Walton High School values the partnership with parents and the wider community, emphasizing the importance of support in ensuring a positive and successful experience for students. The school actively invites prospective parents to attend events such as the Year 6 Open Evening, fostering an inclusive environment for families considering enrollment.
The curriculum at Walton High School is broad and balanced, offering a range of subjects alongside numerous extracurricular activities. Students are encouraged to engage in various clubs and enrichment opportunities, including music, sports, art, and drama, which help to cultivate their interests and talents while promoting a love of learning.
Walton High School values the partnership with parents and the wider community, emphasizing the importance of support in ensuring a positive and successful experience for students. The school actively invites prospective parents to attend events such as the Year 6 Open Evening, fostering an inclusive environment for families considering enrollment.
Useful links
- Parents Calendar 2025-2026 (calendar)
- Term Dates 2025-2026 (download)
- Year 9 Options (download)
- Sixth Form Handbook (download)
- Our analytics service provider's policy can be viewed here (other)
- Appeals Policy (other)
- Walton Policies & Procedures (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wolgarston High School (63.3)
- The Weston Road Academy (60.6)
- Blessed William Howard Catholic School (60.2)
- Sir Graham Balfour High School (60.2)
- Walton High School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WALTON MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1289
- Pupils
- 1270
- Boys
- 674
- Girls
- 596
- FSM %
- 7.10
- Open date
- 2016-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1270 | 674 | 596 | 1289 | 7.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1264 | 657 | 607 | 1289 | 6.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1348 | 676 | 672 | 1289 | 5.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1348 | 676 | 672 | 1289 | 5.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1335 | 653 | 682 | 1289 | 5.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1316 | 626 | 690 | 1289 | 4.20 |
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