Huntingtower Community Primary Academy vs Walton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy
Grantham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
417 students
Walton Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
822 students
| Measure | Huntingtower Community Primary Academy Grantham, East Midlands | Walton Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1116 of 1,516 | #245 of 329 |
| National rank | #12075 of 15,697 | #3045 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 417 | 822 |
| Pupils on roll | 417 | 822 |
| Free school meals | 37.9% | 38.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.3% | 91.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| 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.huntingtowerprimary.co.uk | www.walton-ac.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Huntingtower Community Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.7 vs 28.4).
- •Walton Academy is the larger school with 822 students compared with 417.
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 Huntingtower Community Primary Academy better than Walton Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Huntingtower Community Primary Academy ranks higher (30.7 vs 28.4 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 Huntingtower Community Primary Academy and Walton Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy: 417. Walton Academy: 822. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Huntingtower Community Primary Academy and Walton Academy rank in East Midlands?
Huntingtower Community Primary Academy is 1116th of 1,516 and Walton Academy is 245th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).