Walton Hall Academy

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 14 March 2017
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Stafford Road

Eccleshall

Stafford, ST216JR
Phone: 1785850420
Website: waltonhallacademy.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 140997
Type: Academy special sponsor led
Phase: Special
Address: Stafford Road, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6JR
Website: waltonhallacademy.org.uk
Age range: 11-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: THE SHAW EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity: 155 pupils
Setting: Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form: Yes
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 201
Free School Meals: 45.1% (91 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (201 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 89.6%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 28.3%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 11 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 22; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 201 pupils; 11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Nurture, Grow, Flourish"

Nurture Grow Flourish Respectful Responsible Ready

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Walton Hall Academy where every student is valued and treated as an individual. Walton Hall is a rural academy with extensive grounds and vocational resources, dedicated to nurturing students to grow and flourish and prepared for adulthood.

Facilities

Forest School Outdoor Education Residential provision with extended day and overnight education School farm Horticulture area Recording studio Media suite and professional recording studio Radio station Gym Music room Food technology room Art gallery Science room Sensory integration room Multi-sensory room Extensive playground and recreational area

Curriculum Highlights

Forest School Outdoor Education Residential provision School farm Horticulture area Recording studio and media suite Radio station Motor vehicle department Art gallery Music room Food technology room Science room Gym Sensory integration room Multi-sensory room Extensive playground and recreational area

Wraparound Care

Residential provision provides extended day and overnight education.

Admissions Criteria

Walton Hall Academy is a special secondary school for students aged 11–19, where all students must have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Admissions are arranged with the Local Authority through a formal consultation process, with the number of high-need places agreed annually with the Local Authority. A place is considered following engagement with the Local Authority SEND team and the current school, and formal EHCP processes must be completed.