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Walton High

Milton Keynes, MK7 7WHSecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
-0.16
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
93 1st-choice / 157 places
Ranking
#1,906
of 3,141 nationally

About Walton High

Walton High is a heavily oversubscribed secondary school in Milton Keynes, with 330 applications for 157 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.1. That means more than two families applied for every available spot, and 93 of those offers went to first-preference applicants. The school doesn't publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, so it's hard to gauge direct satisfaction from that angle, but the sheer demand suggests strong local confidence. With 3,037 pupils on a capacity of 900, the school is operating well beyond its intended size, which is a significant practical consideration for any family. The headteacher is listed as Andrew Bennett Jim Rowland, and the school is non-religious, mixed-gender, and serves ages 11 through 19, with its own sixth form.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressFyfield Barrow, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 7WH
HeadteacherAndrew Bennett Jim Rowland
Local AuthorityMilton Keynes
Number of Pupils3,037
Free School Meals (FSM)37.3%
School Capacity3,037 / 900 (337% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Art StudiosDining HallGymnasiumSwimming PoolICT SuiteSports HallSixth Form CentreLibraryTennis CourtsPlaying Fields

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

21

Sports

DanceRoundersTennisFootballHockeyCross CountrySwimmingRowingBasketballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubEco ClubFilm ClubYoung EnterpriseDebateChoirArt ClubBook ClubDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Walton High has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.