SchoolScoresWalton Priory Middle School
Community school · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Beacon Rise, Walton, Stone, ST15 0AL
01785 550040 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
77 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Staffordshire comparisons use the 34 of its 72 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 79% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 80% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 63% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 68% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 13th highest of 33 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 56% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 46% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 62 parents who had raised a concern Joint 4th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 73% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 67% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND Joint 7th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 52% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 7th highest of 34 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Staffordshire. Higher than 58% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 74% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 15%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Staffordshire figures pool parents at the Staffordshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
143 pupils in this year group.
52% — 11 points below the Staffordshire average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 61% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.6% | 22.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 58% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.3% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 82% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.6% | 13.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 2% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.3% | 7.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Lower than 93% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Lower than 92% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 20.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Lower than 66% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.2 | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Lower than 71% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.4% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 92% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 19.6 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Stone. Higher than 46% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.5% | 13.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Dominic's Priory School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Christ Church Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 4 expected
- Alleyne's Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Yarlet School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Walton Priory Middle School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Walton Priory Middle School?
83% of the 77 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Walton Priory Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 124426.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.