Walton Primary Academy
The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walton Primary Academy is a primary school in Wakefield for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 155 schools in Wakefield. It ranks 17th of 50 primary schools in Wakefield. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 December 2013, report published 29 January 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 10 May 2022
This is a school where staff and pupils are 'moving forward together'. Pupils and staff show mutual respect in the way they speak to each other. Staff have high expectations about how pupils should behave. Staff encourage pupils to make positive choices about their learning and behaviour. Pupils rise to this challenge and work hard in their lessons. Pupils say they feel safe in school and are very clear about how to report any worries they might have. They trust that they could go to any of the adults in school to help them. They talk about how bullying does not happen but that if it did, staff would make sure it was stopped. Staff know the pupils well, and this has created a strong sense of community and togetherness within the school. Pupils show independence and resilience in their learning and around school, and in lessons, they look for opportunities to help and guide each other. Pupils have opportunities to read books that support their learning in different subjects. In mathematics, pupils are supported well to develop a strong understanding of numbers. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils. They are aspirational about the variety of opportunities all pupils have during their time at the school.
What the school should improve
- The additional support and interventions for pupils working just below age-related expectations, including pupils with SEND, are not matched precisely enough to pupils' needs. As a result, the learning gap between pupils and their peers is not closed as quickly as it could be. Leaders should ensure that interventions are closely matched to gaps in pupils' learning to ensure it has maximum impact.
- Within some wider curriculum subjects, the precise knowledge leaders want pupils to know is not identified clearly enough. Consequently, pupils do not build up a depth of subject- specific knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that the knowledge pupils need in each subject area is clearly defined.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
42 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
336 pupils on roll, with places for 367
Schools near Walton Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandal Castle VA Community Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Shay Lane Primary (J and I) School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Sandal Magna Community Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Crofton Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Crofton Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- WATERTON ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Bean
- Phone
- 01924967616
- Address
- The Grove, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LD
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- URN
- 141282
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.