Walton High School, Stafford

Walton High School is a large mixed secondary school and sixth form serving a community in the southern part of Stafford, England.[1]

Walton High School
Address
Map
The Rise

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ST17 0LJ

England
Coordinates52°47′11″N 2°04′14″W / 52.78628°N 2.07042°W / 52.78628; -2.07042
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoPersevere
Local authorityStaffordshire County Council
TrustWalton Multi-Academy Trust
Department for Education URN142987 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherAndrew Leese
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1316 As of December 2020
HousesDeercote (Green) Hazelslade(Yellow) Kingsley(Red) Oldacre(Blue)
Colour(s)Red (KS3) or Black (KS4) with additional colours for houses
Websitewww.waltonstaffs.com

There are approximately 1316 students on roll. The school catchment area is 4.5 miles (7.2 km) around the school.

Previously a community school administered by Staffordshire County Council, in September 2016 Walton High School converted to academy status. The school is now the lead school in the Walton Multi-Academy Trust.

Controversy

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In 2003 an illegal spy camera was placed by staff. Permission was not obtained for this camera, and its installation contravened child safety guidelines. It was said that it was installed to prevent weekend thefts. However, this camera was discovered on a Wednesday and therefore was still in place during weekdays. It was discovered by contractors repairing an extractor fan, who informed the head and the relevant authorities.[2][3]

Notable former pupils

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References

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  1. ^ Walton High School. "Walton High School".
  2. ^ "School spy camera privacy fear". 23 December 2003.
  3. ^ "School spy film fails to focus on office thief".
  4. ^ "Why Dave Gorman is getting sick of his name". 4 April 2009.
  5. ^ Joel Moors (30 June 2010). "iPhone man Jonathan Ive returns to Staffordshire roots". Stoke and Staffordshire. BBC.
  6. ^ "Hayden Norris". teamengland.org. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
  7. ^ "Staffordshire cycling trio delight at Commonwealths call". expressandstar.com. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
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