UKSchoolSearch
OpenSecondaryOfsted: GoodURN 136624

Walton Academy

Academy converter · Grantham · NG31 7JR

Ages 11–18 · 822 pupils · Lincolnshire

School website

Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

38.6

Overall absence

10.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

Read full report

Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-11-02

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.16
−20+2
Attainment 838.6
English & maths grade 5+27%
English & maths grade 4+49%
EBacc entry29%

EBacc APS: 3.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence10.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)31.3%
Unauthorised2.6%
Authorised absence
8.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.3%
Enrolments in measure
917

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill91%

822 pupils · 900 places

Pupils on roll
822
Boys / girls
364 / 458
School capacity
900
Capacity fill
822 / 900 (91%)
Free school meals
38.6%
FSM pupils
284
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Diverse Academies Trust
Headteacher
Caroline Saxelby

Location

Address
Harlaxton Road
Postcode
NG31 7JR
Town
Grantham
County
Lincolnshire
Local authority
Lincolnshire
District
South Kesteven
Constituency
Grantham and Bourne
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Grantham, Lincolnshire, 822 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 38.6%.

Open schools in Grantham
44
Secondary schools in Grantham
6
Academies among open schools in Grantham
48% (21)
Open schools in NG31
26
Secondary in NG31
5
Open schools in Lincolnshire LA
400
Secondary in Lincolnshire LA
53

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in GranthamNear NG31

  • The King's School, Grantham

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Grantham · NG31 6RP · Lincolnshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att870.7
    • P81.1
    • Absence4.4%

    1.4 miles away

  • Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Grantham · NG31 9AU · Lincolnshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att869.5
    • P81.0
    • Absence4.8%

    1.4 miles away

  • The Priory Ruskin Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Grantham · NG31 8ED · Lincolnshire

    Ages 11–19

    • Att841.3
    • P80.2
    • Absence9.6%

    1.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Saxelby
Telephone
01476563251
Website
https://www.walton-ac.org.uk

Official links