The Weston Road Academy vs Walton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Weston Road Academy
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
978 students
Walton High School
Stafford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,262 students
| Measure | The Weston Road Academy Stafford, West Midlands | Walton High School Stafford, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #133 of 493 | #79 of 493 |
| National rank | #1568 of 4,090 | #1014 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 978 | 1,262 |
| Pupils on roll | 978 | 1,262 |
| Free school meals | 21.2% | 8.3% |
| Capacity filled | 96.2% | 97.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.7 | 50.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.1% | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 66.1% | 78% |
| EBacc average points | 3.85 | 4.32 |
| A level points per entry | 38.1 | 29.9 |
| town | Stafford | Stafford |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.westonroad.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.waltonstaffs.com |
The verdict
- •Walton High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (70.2 vs 58.3).
- •Walton High School is the larger school with 1,262 students compared with 978.
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 The Weston Road Academy better than Walton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Walton High School ranks higher (70.2 vs 58.3 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 The Weston Road Academy and Walton High School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Stafford and Stafford in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Weston Road Academy: 978. Walton High School: 1,262. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Weston Road Academy and Walton High School rank in West Midlands?
The Weston Road Academy is 133rd of 493 and Walton High School is 79th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).