How many pupils does Walton Academy have?

Walton Academy has 903 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Walton Academy's Ofsted rating?

Walton Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022).

How does Walton Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Walton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.8 in 2025/26.

Is Walton Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Walton Academy is part of DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Walton Academy?

Walton Academy is located at Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR.

Walton Academy

Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR

Good

Inspected 2 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

37.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

903

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Walton Academy

Walton Academy is an academy converter in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 903 pupils on roll. It is part of DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.8 (2025/26). 37.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lincolnshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 903 / 900 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 2 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

37.5%

Free school meals

20.1%

EAL

3.2%

SEN support

13.6%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

37.8

Attainment 8

170 pupils

25.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

45.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

22 students

9.1%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

76%

To higher education

17%

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.5%

Overall absence

28.2%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

63.72

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

14.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

17.14

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -4.5 vs 2023/24

£50,971

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,439 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,740

Spend per pupil

£9,274

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR
Phone: 01476563251
Principal: Caroline Saxelby
Website: https://www.walton-ac.org.uk

Academy Trust

DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Walton Academy?: Walton Academy is an academy converter in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Walton Academy have?: Walton Academy has 903 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Walton Academy's Ofsted rating?: Walton Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (2 November 2022).
How does Walton Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Walton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.8 in 2025/26.
Is Walton Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Walton Academy is part of DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Walton Academy?: Walton Academy is located at Harlaxton Road, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG31 7JR.

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