SecondaryData as of May 2026

Walton High School

The Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, ST17 0LJ

A Good-rated secondary school in Stafford.

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Pupils

1,270

Ages

11-18

FSM

7.1%

Attainment 8

50.5

Ofsted

Good

Jan 2012

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

50.5

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

21.5%

Basics 9-5

50.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

19.2%

EBacc APS

4.32

EBacc 9-5

10.3%

EBacc 9-4

15.9%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

29.87

A*-A Grades

13.7%

A*-B Grades

38.8%

AAB+ %

8.2%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 107 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Walton High School

Walton High School is a secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 282 responses), 72% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.5. The school has around 1,270 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: The Rise, Stafford, ST17 0LJ | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
Jan 2012 — Good (predecessor: Walton High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Walton High School

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Frequently asked questions about Walton High School

What is Walton High School's Ofsted rating?

Walton High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What do parents say about Walton High School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 282 responses): 72% of parents would recommend Walton High School.

What are Walton High School's latest exam results?

Walton High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Walton High School located?

Walton High School is a secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire (ST17 0LJ).

How many pupils attend Walton High School?

Walton High School has around 1,270 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Walton High School with other schools?

View Walton High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Staffordshire.