Best 3 Middle deemed secondary schools in Stone – comparison

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: Walton Priory Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Stone; Christ Church Academy (Middle deemed secondary) in Stone — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Walton Priory Middle School and Christ Church Academy. They are middle deemed secondary phase and community school and academy converter type located around Stone, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Walton Priory Middle School), published Mar 2020. The most recent inspection on record is for Walton Priory Middle School (Mar 2020). average roll around ≈ 550, combined total ≈ 1,050, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–15–20%; all within the The Key Educational Trust trust.

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Attribute	Walton Priory Middle School ST15 0AL	Christ Church Academy ST15 8JD
Phase / Type	Middle deemed secondary • Community school	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location	Stone Staffordshire ST15 0AL	Stone Staffordshire ST15 8JD
Latest Ofsted	2 16 Mar 2020	2 21 Dec 2012
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	600	566
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Staffordshire (860)	The Key Educational Trust
Website	www.waltonpriory.staffs.sch.uk	www.christchurchacademy.co.uk
Telephone	01785550040	01785334900
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Walton Priory Middle School

ST15 0AL

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Community school
Location: Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 0AL
Ofsted: 2 16 Mar 2020
Pupils: ≈ 500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire (860)
Website: www.waltonpriory.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01785550040

Christ Church Academy

ST15 8JD

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Stone
Staffordshire
ST15 8JD
Ofsted: 2 21 Dec 2012
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Key Educational Trust
Website: www.christchurchacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01785334900

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.