Walton Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Walton Academy is a secondary school in Grantham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 393 schools in Lincolnshire. It ranks 5th of 6 secondary schools in Grantham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 2 November 2022, report published 11 December 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

172 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.1

41.1, 5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths26.7%

26.7%, 18.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths53.5%

53.5%, 11.3 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc19.8%

19.8%, 20.7 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.61

3.61, 0.48 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

51 students

Average point score per A level entry30.70

30.70, 4.3 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

822 pupils on roll, with places for 900

Eligible for free school meals37.5%

37.5%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language20.1%

20.1%, 1.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.1%

15.1%, 0.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Walton Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy	0.7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 40.3
The King's School, Grantham	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 72.7
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School	1 mile	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 68.8
The Priory Ruskin Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 41.4
The Priory Belvoir Academy	7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 46.3

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Caroline Saxelby
Phone: 01476563251
Website: walton-ac.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JR
Local authority: Lincolnshire
URN: 136624

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.