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Walton High School
- 2.3 (3 reviews)
- Secondary
- Berkswich ST17 0LJ
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| Leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well academically and develop skills to be successful members of society.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and have strong attitudes to learning.
Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well with a broad curriculum
Behaviour and Attitudes: Calm, focused environment; well-behaved pupils
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their good subject knowledge to plan engaging lessons.
Current Educational Practices: Regular training ensures staff are alert to signs pupils might need help.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is now effective across all subjects; however, the impact evaluation could improve.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents value the school鈥檚 caring and supportive ethos.
Communication: Most parents receive valuable information from the school.
Parent Satisfaction: The majority of parents would recommend the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal appropriately with any concerns raised.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders鈥� plans to address weaknesses are clear and well focused.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Strong leadership ensures that all staff understand pupil safety is a top priority.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and know how to protect themselves from dangers.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive relationships foster safety and well-being
Extracurricular Offerings: The school provides a vibrant extracurricular programme.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils enjoy the variety and balance between academics and extracurriculars.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of clubs, including sports and debating
Career Counselling Services: Few students undertake work experience linked to career aspirations.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form has strengths but lacks well-planned career support.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pastoral care and support are strengths; staff provide quick support when needed.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong progress with comprehensive support
Subjects Offered: The curriculum includes a wide range of GCSE and A-Level options.
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About Us
Walton High School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1264 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
95.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 51动漫 grade |
B-
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.6 | - | 18.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 98% | 56% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 6.00% | 35.00% | 6.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 41.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.22 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 217 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 5.06% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 45.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 26% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.68 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | SP | 2.87% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% 2 | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% 1 | 42.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 2 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% 2 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 206 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 59% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.62% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 5 | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 3 | 40.56% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% 7 | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 3 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.39 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.1 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 79% | 44.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% | 12.6% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 67% | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.78% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.63 | 28.38 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.02 | 29.15 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.00% | 10.18% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 119 | 156 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 56.38% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.28% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 24.13% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.62 | 31.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.67 | 31.28 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.0% | 14.4% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 122 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 7.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 19.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 9.65% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.45 2 | 28.49 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.29 2 | 28.13 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.1% | 9.02% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 135 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 55.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 12.66% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 22.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 6.54% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.07 3 | 27.26 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.29 4 | 27.44 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.8% | 10.65% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 33.03% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 16.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.47% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.01 | 26.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.66 | 27.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.5% | 8.78% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 11 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 39.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 8.76% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 22.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Walton High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1