Walton High
337%
Capacity
3,037
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
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.
Academically, Walton High holds a Good rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, with Good across all categories including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and sixth-form provision. Its Progress 8 score is -0.16, which is slightly below the national average but above the Milton Keynes local authority average of -0.21. That places it 7th out of 12 schools in the LA on this measure, putting it in the middle of the pack locally. Attainment 8 sits at 38.6, and 49.1% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the school's value-added score is -0.64, rated as well below average, with a points per entry of 29.79 (a grade C equivalent). The EBacc entry rate is 29.1%, and just 9.7% of pupils entered the full EBacc and achieved a grade 5 or above.
The school offers a broad range of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, art studios, and a sixth-form centre. Sports on offer include rowing, hockey, and cross country, while clubs range from Model UN and Young Enterprise to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Eco Club. SEND provisions cover a wide spectrum, including support for autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health difficulties. Given its size and oversubscription, this is a school that suits families who value a large, busy environment with plenty of extracurricular options, but who are realistic about academic outcomes that sit around the local average. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Glebe Farm School, about 2 km away.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Fyfield Barrow, Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK7 7WH |
| Headteacher | Andrew Bennett Jim Rowland |
| Local Authority | Milton Keynes |
| Number of Pupils | 3,037 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 37.3% |
| School Capacity | 3,037 / 900 (337% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
2 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.16)
1906th of 3,141
Nationally
289th of 461
In South East
7th of 12
In Milton Keynes
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
36.6
'22/23
34.8
'23/24
29.8
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2354%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 112 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)54%
- FE college31%
- Apprenticeship5%
- Not sustained4%
- Employment3%
95% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2368%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 47 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
18%
Russell Group
18%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)68%
- Employment17%
- Further education4%
- Not sustained4%
- Apprenticeship2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- History10
- English Literature7
- Religious Studies7
- Chemistry6
- Biology5
- Mathematics5
- Art and Design (Photography)4
- Geography4
- Art and Design3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
10Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
21Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed157
330
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
93 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British69.0%
- White (other)13.4%
- Mixed6.6%
- Asian2.1%
- Black0.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
5
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
4
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Fyfield Barrow, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes, MK7 7WH
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