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Walton High

Academy converter · Milton Keynes · MK7 7WH

Ages 11–19 · 2,969 pupils · Milton Keynes

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

46.9

Overall absence

8.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-05-16

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+0.02
−20+2
Attainment 846.9
English & maths grade 5+46%
English & maths grade 4+67%
EBacc entry28%

EBacc APS: 4.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence8.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)23.9%
Unauthorised3.5%
Authorised absence
5.1%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.3%
Enrolments in measure
2,478

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 fill99%

2,969 pupils · 3,000 places

Pupils on roll
2,969
Boys / girls
1,486 / 1,483
School capacity
3,000
Capacity fill
2,969 / 3,000 (99%)
Free school meals
27.4%
FSM pupils
650
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: 5 DIMENSIONS TRUST
Academy trust
5 DIMENSIONS TRUST
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Bennett Jim Rowland

Location

Address
Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree
Postcode
MK7 7WH
Town
Milton Keynes
County
Buckinghamshire
Local authority
Milton Keynes
District
Milton Keynes
Constituency
Milton Keynes Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to 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 11–19, in Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, 2,969 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 27.4%.

Open schools in Milton Keynes
120
Secondary schools in Milton Keynes
12
Academies among open schools in Milton Keynes
41% (49)
Open schools in MK7
7
Secondary in MK7
1
Open schools in Milton Keynes LA
124
Secondary in Milton Keynes LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

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

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  • Fulbrook School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

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    Ages 9–16

    • KS259%
    • Absence8.8%
    • FSM17.1%

    1.8 miles away

  • The Milton Keynes Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Milton Keynes · MK6 5LA · Milton Keynes

    Ages 11–18

    • Att835.8
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+24%
    • Absence8.6%

    2.7 miles away

  • St Paul's Catholic School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Milton Keynes · MK6 5EN · Milton Keynes

    Ages 11–19

    • Att847.0
    • P80.0
    • EM5+44%
    • Absence7.1%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Andrew Bennett Jim Rowland
Telephone
01908677954
Website
http://www.waltonhigh.org.uk

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