Walton Academy Catchment Area
Walton Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 903 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
903
Pupils
900
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Walton Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Walton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Lincolnshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Lincolnshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Lincolnshire catchment area documents →Walton Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JR
- Local authority
- Lincolnshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 37.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136624
Other Secondary Schools in Grantham
If Walton Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Grantham are the next closest alternatives.
The Priory Ruskin Academy Catchment Area
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Charles Read Academy Catchment Area
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The King's School, Grantham Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG31 6RP
Kesteven and Grantham Girls' School Catchment Area
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West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NG31 7PX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Walton Academy
Is Walton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Walton Academy currently has 903 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 900 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Walton Academy? ▾
Admission to Walton Academy is managed by Lincolnshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Walton Academy cover? ▾
Walton Academy is a secondary school in Grantham, Lincolnshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Walton Academy? ▾
Walton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.