Walton Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 41.1 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 48%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.16
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.38, 0.05]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 172 | 41.1 | — | 48.3% | 19.8% | 3.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 175 | 38.6 | -0.16 | 42.9% | 29.1% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 125 | 48.0 | +0.43 | 66.0% | 20.0% | 4.1 |
| 2021/2022 | 109 | 52.6 | +0.72 | 76.0% | 20.0% | 4.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Lincolnshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 136624 |
| Local authority | Lincolnshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal Caroline Saxelby |
| Trust | DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | NG31 7JR |
| Latest pupils | 172 |
| FSM eligible | 37.3% |
Contact and identifiers
Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR
https://www.walton-ac.org.ukView local authority page1476563251| DfE number | 4019 |
| UKPRN | 10033338 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 9 Jul 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 11 Dec 2022 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2022 |