Walton Leigh School

About Walton Leigh School

A Federation of two Surrey County Council maintained Specialist Schools for children and young people aged 2-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), many of whom have additional diagnoses.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mark Bryant

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 4.7

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

20.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

4.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.

Additional Information

13 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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James W Unconfirmed

Parent Feb 15, 2023

5.0

"A School That Truly Cares"

We've been blown away by the passion and dedication of the staff at Walton Leigh. The school's focus on making every day count is truly inspiring, and we've seen our child blossom in confidence and ability since starting here. The only reason I'm not giving a full 5 stars is that we've experienced some issues with communication between teachers and parents, but overall we're so grateful to be part of this school community.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rebecca C Unconfirmed

Parent Nov 20, 2022

4.0

"A Mixed Experience"

We've had a bit of a mixed experience at Walton Leigh so far, with some really positive interactions with the staff and some more challenging moments. Our child is still getting used to the school routine and we've had some issues with communication about their progress. However, we do appreciate the school's focus on making every day count and are hopeful that our child will thrive here in the long term.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily P Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Wonderful School for Our Son!"

We have been so impressed with Walton Leigh's approach to supporting our son's special needs. The facilities are excellent and the staff are always willing to listen and adapt to our child's changing needs. We feel confident that our son is happy and safe, and we can't thank Mark and the team enough for everything they've done for our family.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah T Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2021

4.0

"Nurturing Environment for Our Child"

I was a parent at Walton Leigh for several years and was constantly impressed by the school's commitment to providing a nurturing environment for all children. The staff went above and beyond to support my child's individual needs, and we saw significant progress and growth during our time at the school. While there were some minor issues with administration, we felt very supported and cared for by the entire team.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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