Walton Academy
School Name: Walton Academy Address: Harlaxton Road Town/City: Grantham County: Lincolnshire Postcode: NG31 7JR Telephone Number: 01476 563251 Website: https://www.walton-ac.org.uk
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2011 Trust: Diverse Academies Trust Sponsor: Diverse Academies Trust
Principal: Caroline Saxelby
Capacity: 900
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 822 (44% boys & 56% girls)
Enrollment: 91% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.6%
URN: 136624
DfE Number: 925/4019
UKPRN: 10033338
UPRN: 200002777175
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: South Kesteven (E07000141)
Constituency: Grantham and Bourne (E14001253)
Electoral Ward: Grantham Springfield (E05010165)
Easting & Northing: 490471E, 334208N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 53' 54.05" N 0° 39' 22.97" W
Plus Code: 9C4XV8XV+8C
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Anneka Bellett - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
- Mrs Rhianne Chambers - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 13 April 2026.
- Ms Linda Crerar - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 November 2025.
- Mrs Karin Hardy - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
- Mrs Karin Hardy - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2027.
- Mr James Horsfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 10 March 2029.
- Mr David Morgan - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 May 2029.
- Mrs Laura Purcell - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 April 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 April 2027.