Open Other Secondary Mixed

Walton Academy

Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JR
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Walton Academy
Grantham, NG31 7JR
903 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
37.30% FSM %
393 Boys
510 Girls
About Walton Academy

Walton Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Grantham, Lincolnshire, in the East Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 903 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Caroline Saxelby.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Lincolnshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District South Kesteven
Parliamentary Constituency Grantham and Bourne
Ward Grantham Springfield
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor DIVERSE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-04-2011
UKPRN 10033338
URN 136624
Data Last Updated 09-07-2025
Governors & Trustees (8)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Karin Hardy Chair of Local Governing Body 10/07/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Benson Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 02/01/2023 — N/A
Mrs Anneka Bellett Local Governor 03/07/2024 02/07/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Linda Crerar Local Governor 11/03/2025 20/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Karin Hardy Local Governor 04/10/2023 04/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Horsfield Local Governor 11/03/2025 10/03/2029 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr David Morgan Local Governor 13/05/2025 12/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Laura Purcell Local Governor 24/04/2023 24/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
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Frequently Asked Questions
Walton Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Grantham, Lincolnshire.
Walton Academy has 903 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Walton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Walton Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Walton Academy is Caroline Saxelby.
Walton Academy is at Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JR, in the Lincolnshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at Walton Academy: Has a sixth form.
Walton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Caroline Saxelby
Harlaxton Road, Grantham, NG31 7JR
01476563251
www.walton-ac.org.uk
Location
NG31 7JR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136624
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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