Grantham Preparatory International School vs Walton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grantham Preparatory International School
Grantham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
103 students
Walton Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
822 students
| Measure | Grantham Preparatory International School Grantham, East Midlands | Walton Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #245 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #3045 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 103 | 822 |
| Pupils on roll | 103 | 822 |
| Free school meals | – | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 59.9% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 41.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.61 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.7 |
| town | Grantham | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | tgps.co.uk | www.walton-ac.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Walton Academy is the larger school with 822 students compared with 103.
- •Grantham Preparatory International School is a independent school while Walton Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Grantham Preparatory International School better than Walton Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grantham Preparatory International School and Walton Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grantham Preparatory International School: 103. Walton Academy: 822. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grantham Preparatory International School and Walton Academy rank in East Midlands?
Grantham Preparatory International School is unranked and Walton Academy is 245th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).