Walton Priory Middle School
Beacon Rise, Walton, Stone, ST15 0ALOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Walton Priory Middle School is a middle school in Stone for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. It ranks 3rd of 3 primary schools in Stone. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 18 March 2025, report published 5 May 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 March 2025
Walton Priory Middle School embodies a caring community. The school has high expectations for all pupils and they achieve well. Pupils demonstrate the 'Walton Way' in all aspects of school life. They are encouraged to work hard, respect each other and care for their environment. Pupils and staff work in harmony together. Older pupils keenly support younger peers during breakfast club sessions. Pupils feel safe. Bullying is rare. If it is reported, pupils are confident that staff will take any concerns seriously. Pupils experience an ambitious curriculum. In lessons, teachers engage pupils with carefully chosen activities. Most pupils display positive behaviours in lessons. They also take pride in their written work. Beyond the academic curriculum, there is an extensive range of activities for all pupils, including kickball, crochet and 'chillax' club. All pupils are encouraged to participate in at least one club and they do. There are residentials in every year group, including visits abroad. Pupils are taught to stay safe and are well prepared for life in modern Britain. There is a thriving school council, which is entirely self-governed by pupils from all year groups. Pupils are proud to serve their school community.
What the school should improve
- The school's work to strengthen the attendance and attainment for some pupils who are disadvantaged and/or have SEND is not yet fully realised. A small number of these pupils do not attend school as regularly as they could and do not achieve as highly as their peers. The school should take further action to effect improvements in attendance and achievement so that these pupils reach their potential.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
143 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
542 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near Walton Priory Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pirehill First School | 0.2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Manor Hill First School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Michael's CofE (C) First School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 92% met the expected standard |
| Christ Church CofE First School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Sara Houlton
- Phone
- 01785550040
- Address
- Beacon Rise, Walton, Stone, ST15 0AL
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- URN
- 124426
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.