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Schools in Walton-on-Thames

A town in Surrey

  • Town
  • 22 schools and nurseries
  • 2,234 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Walton-on-Thames at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

How Walton-on-Thames's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries223 primary · 1 secondary · 15 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1170%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths7%Attainment 8 3.0, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary23%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school16%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Walton-on-Thames

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Walton-on-Thames primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Walton-on-Thames

3 mainstream schools in Walton-on-Thames, best first

Grovelands Primary School

Walton on Thames, KT12 2EB · State · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

68 first choices, 60 offers made

Met the standard at 1178%

England 62%

Days missed
6.9%
Pupils
482
Pupils per teacher
24.2
View school Grovelands Primary School

Walton Oak Primary School

Walton-on-Thames, KT12 3LN · Academy · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

51 first choices, 58 offers made

Met the standard at 1169%

England 62%

Days missed
5.5%
Pupils
421
Pupils per teacher
21.9
View school Walton Oak Primary School
See all 6 primary schools

Secondary Schools in Walton-on-Thames

1 in Walton-on-Thames. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Heathside Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2JP · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

No published results yet.

256 first choices, 168 offers made

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
6.3%
Pupils
661
Pupils per teacher
18.6
View school Heathside Walton-on-Thames

Ashley Park School

Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
61
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Ashley Park School

Hopescourt School

Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2FQ · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
30.4%
Pupils
96
Pupils per teacher
7.1
View school Hopescourt School

Nurseries in Walton-on-Thames

15 in Walton-on-Thames, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 15 nurseries

Special Schools in Walton-on-Thames

2 in Walton-on-Thames. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Ashley Park School

Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
61
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Ashley Park School

Hopescourt School

Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2FQ · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • No Ofsted grade yet

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
30.4%
Pupils
96
Pupils per teacher
7.1
View school Hopescourt School

Private Schools in Walton-on-Thames

2 in Walton-on-Thames. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Ashley Park School

Walton-on-Thames, KT12 1LE · Independent · All-through · Ages 5 to 19

  • ISI:Inspected

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
61
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Ashley Park School

The Danesfield Manor School

Walton-on-Thames, KT12 3JB · Independent · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
69
Pupils per teacher
–
View school The Danesfield Manor School
The map

Every school in Walton-on-Thames, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Grovelands Primary School, GoodThe Danesfield Manor School, InspectedAshley Church of England Primary School, GoodHeathside Walton-on-Thames, Outstanding in every areaWalton Oak Primary School, GoodAshley Park School, InspectedHopescourt SchoolFennies Walton, GoodTiddlers Preschool Hersham LTD, GoodWalton Montessori Nursery, GoodBuilding Blocks Preschool Walton on Thames, GoodKinderzimmer Walton-on-Thames, GoodKids Planet Walton-on-Thames, Expected standard in every areaHome From Home Nursery & Pre-school, GoodLittle Bear's Day-Care Limited, GoodMonkey Puzzle Day Nursery Walton-on-Thames, Expected standard or betterThamesview Preschool, GoodMindful Nurseries WaltonThamesview Preschool & Nursery LimitedDanesfield Manor School & NurseryLittle Limes Day Care and PreschoolWalton on Thames Day Nursery & Pre School
  • Good11
  • Not graded yet11
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Walton-on-Thames's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Walton-on-Thames vs England

How good are Walton-on-Thames's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-ThamesEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 3 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    70%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    7%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    16%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    23%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Walton-on-Thames in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
70% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
16% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Walton-on-Thames has 22 schools and nurseries.

There are 52% more pupils than in 2018.

23% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Walton-on-Thames's state schools each January.

Up 52% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Walton-on-Thames23%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Walton-on-Thames

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How many schools are in Walton-on-Thames?

Walton-on-Thames has 22 schools, including 6 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 15 nurseries, 2 independent schools, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Walton-on-Thames?

The highest-ranked schools in Walton-on-Thames on Eduscope are Ashley Church of England Primary School, Grovelands Primary School, Walton Oak Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Walton-on-Thames are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Walton-on-Thames hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Walton-on-Thames perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Walton-on-Thames, 70% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Walton-on-Thames?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Walton-on-Thames is 19.1:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Walton-on-Thames schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Walton-on-Thames is 16.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Walton-on-Thames?

There are 2,234 pupils enrolled across schools in Walton-on-Thames, with 1,477 in primary and 757 in secondary. 23.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Walton-on-Thames?

There are 2 independent schools in Walton-on-Thames. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Walton-on-Thames on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Walton-on-Thames?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 22 schools in Walton-on-Thames by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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