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Walton High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Walton High School is a academy converter secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1270 pupils, and a capacity of 1289 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,270

Pupils

1,289

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2012

Walton High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Walton High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Walton High School — School Information

Full address
The Rise, Walton-on-the-Hill, Stafford, ST17 0LJ
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
7.1% of pupils
DfE URN
142987

Other Secondary Schools in Stafford

If Walton High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stafford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Walton High School

Is Walton High School oversubscribed?

Walton High School is operating close to its capacity of 1289 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Walton High School?

Admission to Walton High School is managed by Staffordshire. 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 High School cover?

Walton High School is a secondary school in Stafford, Staffordshire, 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 High School?

Walton High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.