Walton Hall Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Walton Hall Academy
Address: Stafford Road, Eccleshall
Town/City: Stafford
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: ST21 6JR
Telephone Number: 01785 850420
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-19
Type: Academy special sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: The Shaw Education Trust
Sponsor: The Shaw Education Trust

Staff and pupils

Academy Principal: Mrs Julie Wood
Capacity: 155
Gender: Mixed
Boarders: Yes

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 223 (70% boys & 30% girls)
Enrollment: 144% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.2%

Location and administration

URN: 140997
DfE Number: 860/7001
UKPRN: 10046276
UPRN: 200001328330
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Stafford (E07000197)
Constituency: Stafford (E14001513)
Electoral Ward: Eccleshall (E05010484)

Easting & Northing: 384977E, 328280N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 51' 8.79" N 2° 13' 27.83" W
Plus Code: 9C4VVQ2G+X6

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Ms Michala Bagnall - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 February 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 20 October 2025.
  • Mrs Katy Dixey - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 23 October 2028.
  • Mr Mitchell Gosling - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 November 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 25 November 2029.
  • Mrs Nicki Hemmings - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 8 December 2029.
  • Mrs Jagjit Hodsdon - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 10 October 2025.
  • Mrs Elizabeth Pohl - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 23 October 2028.
  • Mrs Joanne Service - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2025 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 24 November 2029.
  • Ms Lindsay Webb - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 March 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 March 2029.
  • Mrs Ellie Wheeldon - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 April 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 6 April 2029.
  • Mr Keith Winstanley - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2024 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 20 March 2028.