Walton High
Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7WHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walton High is a secondary school in Milton Keynes for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 121 schools in Milton Keynes. It ranks 5th of 15 secondary schools in Milton Keynes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 16 May 2023, report published 10 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 16 May 2023
Pupils attending Walton High are well cared for because staff prioritise getting to know them. Pupils learn a carefully considered curriculum that teaches them the skills they need to be successful in life. Pupils are ambitious and want to do well because staff help them see their potential. Teachers carefully remove barriers that may prevent pupils from achieving their best. The two school campuses are calm and purposeful. Most staff have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Relationships between members of the school community are largely positive. Pupils speak highly of the peer mentorship they receive from the students in the sixth form. They show care and consideration for their school and the people in it. Pupils show emotional resilience and can deal with minor disputes themselves. When needed, they trust staff to help them resolve conflicts, should this be requested. Opportunities for pupils to extend their learning outside of the classroom are extensive. The 'Advanced Learning Days' help pupils focus and apply their learning from all their subjects. For example, a visit to local Bletchley Park helped pupils apply their mathematical and computing knowledge and to learn about the importance of human endeavour.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not check that all pupils have a secure understanding of concepts before moving on to new topics. Consequently, some pupils struggle to link new learning to prior knowledge, making it harder for them to retain knowledge over time. Leaders must ensure that teachers have the training needed to regularly check the extent to which pupils understand important concepts before moving on to new learning.
- The new careers programme is not yet fully developed. As a result, not all pupils have access to the important experiences and knowledge that they need to make informed decisions about their future. Leaders must ensure that they rapidly implement the new careers programme, so that pupils have the knowledge they need about possible next steps.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
483 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
246 students
Average A level grade D+, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
2,969 pupils on roll, with places for 3,000
Schools near Walton High
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kents Hill Park all-through school | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 50.2 |
| Glebe Farm School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
| Oakgrove School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 54.7 |
| Baytul Ilm Secondary School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 56.8 |
| Fulbrook School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 42.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- 5 DIMENSIONS TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jim Rowland
- Phone
- 01908677954
- Address
- Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7WH
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- URN
- 136842
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.