Great Ponton Church of England School vs Walton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 4.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Ponton Church of England School
Grantham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
55 students
Walton Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
822 students
| Measure | Great Ponton Church of England School Grantham, East Midlands | Walton Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 9 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #245 of 329 |
| National rank | – | #3045 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 55 | 822 |
| Pupils on roll | 55 | 822 |
| Free school meals | 40% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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 | www.greatpontonprimaryschool.co.uk/ | www.walton-ac.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Walton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.4 vs 8.7).
- •Walton Academy is the larger school with 822 students compared with 55.
- •Great Ponton Church of England School is a local authority 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 Great Ponton Church of England School better than Walton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Walton Academy ranks higher (28.4 vs 8.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Great Ponton Church of England School and Walton Academy?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Ponton Church of England School: 55. Walton Academy: 822. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Ponton Church of England School and Walton Academy rank in East Midlands?
Great Ponton Church of England School is unranked and Walton Academy is 245th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).