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Walton-Le-Dale High School

Requires Improvementgraded 15/03/2022Ages 11–16734 pupils
Preston, PR5 6RN
Lancashire

Walton-Le-Dale High School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Preston, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 734 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 15/03/2022 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in Preston can view Walton-Le-Dale High School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Preston (PR5 6RN), Walton-Le-Dale High School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 15/03/2022. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 1 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Quality of education
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 433.1
Attainment 833.1
England avg 45.1
Grade 5+ English & maths23%
England avg 45%
Grade 4+ English & maths39%
England avg 65%
EBacc entry6%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.85
England avg 4.03
Pupil intake37.8%
Free school meals37.8%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language14.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled84%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
All schools in PrestonSee the full area report for PR5 6RN