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Walton High School

State school · Stafford, ST17 0LJ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,264 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,264 ·
Local authority
Staffordshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Andrew Leese

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Barnfields Primary School 26 %
Leasowes Primary School 23 %
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School 14 %
Oakridge Primary School 12 %
Other 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Anne's Catholic Primary School 8 %
All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall 2 %
Colwich CofE Primary School 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
87%
LA avg.
57%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
74%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
31.53
LA avg.
32.73
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
80
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,264
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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Contact the school

Address

The Rise
Walton-on-the-Hill
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST17 0LJ
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Telephone: 01785 334917

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.waltonstaffs.com

Local authority: Staffordshire County Council

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School data & information Walton High School The Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 0LJ
1,264 Pupil numbers
6 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
80 Number of teachers
19 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
74%
LA avg.
62%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.40
LA avg.
43.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.28 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 29 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 207 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 119 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 83 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 206 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 207 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 41 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 69 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 7
Astronomy GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 47 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
7%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.53
LA avg.
32.73
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 25 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 12 B
Psychology GCE A level 20 C
Physics GCE A level 15 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 9 B
Mathematics GCE A level 29 C
History GCE A level 19 B
Geography GCE A level 6 B
Film Studies GCE A level 13 B
English Literature GCE A level 15 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 9 B
Economics GCE A level 9 C
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 6 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 C
Chemistry GCE A level 11 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 11 C
Biology GCE A level 26 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Walton High School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.3 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

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