Walton-Le-Dale High School

About Walton-Le-Dale High School

Walton-Le-Dale High School is an academy sponsor led in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 734 pupils on roll. It is part of ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.4 (2025/26). 37.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Lancashire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

734 / 785 (94%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 March 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Brindle Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6RN

Phone

01772335726

Head Teacher

Paul Lamoury

Website

www.wldhigh.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Walton-Le-Dale High School?

Walton-Le-Dale High School is an academy sponsor led in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Walton-Le-Dale High School have?

Walton-Le-Dale High School has 734 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Walton-Le-Dale High School's Ofsted rating?

Walton-Le-Dale High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 March 2022).

How does Walton-Le-Dale High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Walton-Le-Dale High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 33.4 in 2025/26.

Is Walton-Le-Dale High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Walton-Le-Dale High School is part of ASPIRATIONAL FUTURES MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Walton-Le-Dale High School?

Walton-Le-Dale High School is located at Brindle Road, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 6RN.