Walton Hall Academy
Stafford Road, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walton Hall Academy is a special school in Stafford for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 14 March 2017, report published 9 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 July 2022
Pupils enjoy attending Walton Hall. They feel safe because they know that staff care about them. Strong, respectful relationships between pupils and adults are evident throughout the school. Pupils trust staff and know that they will help them if they are worried about anything. Staff provide excellent care and support. They deal with issues, such as bullying, very effectively. Staff are committed to helping pupils achieve as well as they can. Expectations are high and continue to rise. The curriculum is well planned and adapted for each of the school's three pathways, seekers, explorers and navigators. Staff know pupils' needs and make sure that they take these into account when planning activities. Pupils behave well, enjoy learning and make good progress as a result. Preparing pupils for their next steps is a top priority for the school. The 'preparation for adulthood' (PFA) programme plays a key role in this. It includes personal, social and health education (PSHE), independence and careers education. Each of these three strands is carefully planned with clear objectives in mind. Pupils grow in confidence and independence as a result. They are well prepared for the transition to their next stage in learning.
What the school should improve
- Some staff lack sufficient expertise in teaching reading. Teaching sometimes lacks precision and consequently, pupils do not learn to read as quickly or effectively as they could. Leaders should focus on improving staff's expertise in teaching pupils how to read.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
31 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
223 pupils on roll, with places for 155
Schools near Walton Hall Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshlands School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Greenhall | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Achieve Beyond Schools, Stafford | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Heather Field School | 7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 7.9 |
| Longridge School | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding places
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Julie Wood
- Phone
- 01785850420
- Address
- Stafford Road, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6JR
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 140997
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.