Walton Academy vs West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Walton Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
822 students
West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy
Grantham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
486 students
| Measure | Walton Academy Grantham, East Midlands | West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy Grantham, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #245 of 329 | #273 of 329 |
| National rank | #3045 of 4,090 | #3345 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 822 | 486 |
| Pupils on roll | 822 | 486 |
| Free school meals | 38.6% | 56.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.3% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 26.7% | 30.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.5% | 55.6% |
| EBacc average points | 3.61 | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | 30.7 | – |
| town | Grantham | Grantham |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.walton-ac.org.uk | www.wgacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Walton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.4 vs 22.8).
- •Walton Academy is the larger school with 822 students compared with 486.
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 Walton Academy better than West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Walton Academy ranks higher (28.4 vs 22.8 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 Walton Academy and West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Grantham and Grantham in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Walton Academy: 822. West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy: 486. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Walton Academy and West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy rank in East Midlands?
Walton Academy is 245th of 329 and West Grantham Church of England Secondary Academy is 273rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).