Walton Primary Academy is a 1.5 form entry school in the village of Walton which is approximately 3.5 miles south east of the centre of Wakefield. Walton is a picturesque village with a strong sense of community. We are located on the boundary of Walton Hall, once the residence of Charles Waterton, the naturalist and explorer who lends his name to our trust.

On behalf of the children, staff parents and governors here at Walton Primary Academy, I would like to thank you visiting our careers page. 

We place a huge emphasis on the inclusivity of our setting and take great pride in the progress and attainment that all our pupils make. This is based upon an understanding of the individual needs of children and offering them an exciting and experiential curriculum that both stimulates and challenges. We aim to develop skills and resilience that enable all to achieve in a culturally rich and diverse world. We place great value in empathy and understanding the endless possibilities that education can offer. 

Walton is a bright and vibrant setting with children that reflect this. Attitudes are positive and friendly, and parents are supportive and approachable. We have high expectations and aspirations for all our children and in turn, we expect the same of ourselves. Our most recent Ofsted grading was good and the report stated that ‘pupils are confident to share their ideas and justify their opinions’ whilst ‘leaders and teachers actively promote pupils’ spiritual, moral, cultural and social development’.

We are very proud of our children and we place a huge emphasis on community and the role that parents play in the education of their children. At Walton Primary Academy we aim to provide all our learners with endless possibilities and a deep self-belief. We aim to facilitate opportunities that spark the imagination, making learning inspirational and relevant to the needs of every individual. As a school we aspire to ignite a passion for life-long learning and to develop great thinkers who embrace challenges. Our curriculum ensures that we promote curiosity, enthusiasm and independence. All of the above is based upon a bedrock of mutual respect, tolerance and empathy. We aim to promote children’s roles in both the local and global community.

Staff are well supported and our SLT and teaching team work closely with teaching support to provide effective and exciting teaching and learning opportunities. New colleagues who join the school become part of a hardworking and dedicated team that help to create an engaging and vibrant school environment.

All staff at Walton Primary Academy are well supported in their continuous professional development and being part of Waterton Academy Trust allows us to access the highest quality training and support.

We hope that you will consider joining our happy, friendly and hard-working team here at Walton.