Walton Hall Academy

About Walton Hall Academy

Walton Hall Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Stafford, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 216 pupils on roll. It is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.2 (2025/26). 47.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy special sponsor led

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

216 / 155 (139%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

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.

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 3 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

Stafford Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6JR

Phone

01785850420

Academy Principal

Julie Wood

Website

waltonhallacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Walton Hall Academy?

Walton Hall Academy is an academy special sponsor led in Stafford, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does Walton Hall Academy have?

Walton Hall Academy has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Walton Hall Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Walton Hall Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 1.2 in 2025/26.

Is Walton Hall Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Walton Hall Academy is part of THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Walton Hall Academy?

Walton Hall Academy is located at Stafford Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST21 6JR.