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Walton Academy

Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JR

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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41.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.9%
Basics 9-5
26.7%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2348.046.4
2023/2438.646.4
2024/2541.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.430.00
2023/24-0.160.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
19.8%
EBacc APS
3.61
EBacc 9-5
7.0%
EBacc 9-4
10.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.70
A*-A Grades
13.1%
A*-B Grades
38.3%
AAB+ %
9.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 57 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
1.16 km away · Academy converter
Good
Greenfields Academy
1.44 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Grantham College
2.19 km away · Further education
The King's School, Grantham
2.26 km away · Academy converter
Good
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School
2.28 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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About Walton Academy

Walton Academy is a secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.1. The school has around 903 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JR | More schools in Lincolnshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Walton Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. Apr 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Walton Academy

What is Walton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Walton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Walton Academy's latest exam results?
Walton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Walton Academy located?
Walton Academy is a secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire (NG31 7JR).
How many pupils attend Walton Academy?
Walton Academy has around 903 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Walton Academy with other schools?
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