Welcome to Walton High Admissions
Thank you for considering Walton High for your child's secondary education. At Walton High, we pride ourselves on providing an environment that nurtures both academic excellence and personal growth. Our dedicated staff and comprehensive curriculum are focused on equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in an ever-changing world. We understand the importance of choosing the right school for your child and are here to assist you through every step of the admissions process.
At Walton High, we are committed to inclusivity and diversity, offering a wide range of extracurricular activities and support services to ensure every student can thrive. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact our admissions office on admissions@mket.org.uk. We look forward to welcoming you and your child to the Walton High community and are excited about the possibility of contributing to your child's future success.
Walton High is one school but based on two campuses that are about two miles apart. These are Walton High, Fyfield Barrow, Walnut Tree and Walton High, Fen Street, Brooklands. The school caters for students in the age range of 11 to 19 at both campuses. Applications are made to Walton High as a whole and not to a specific campus.
Admissions for September 2026
Closing date for year 7 applications for September 2026 is the 31st October these are completed through Milton Keynes council
Admissions Policy for Y7 entry 2026
Admissions for in Year
"In-year admissions" refers to admissions outside of the normal Year 7 admissions round which takes place in September each year. Walton High is it's own admissions authority and has responsibility for the co-ordination of in-year admissions to the academy. Walton High follows the guidance and regulations detailed in the School Admissions Code, published by the Department for Education (DfE). As required under the School Admissions Code, the school subscribes to the Local Authority's (LA) Fair Access Policy.
All in-year applications should be made direct to Walton High. The Guidelines and In-Year Application Form are below. Once completed the form and supporting documents can be emailed to admissions@mket.org.uk
Mid Year admission 2025 criteria
Mid Year admission 2026 criteria
In year Appeals
Parents have the right to appeal a decision not to award their child a place at Walton High. An appeal form and parental guidelines can be found below.
All forms, together with any supporting documents, should then be returned to the Clerk Associates c/o Walton High, Fyfield Barrow, Milton Keynes, MK7 7WH
In-year appeals can be made within 14 days of receiving a letter from the Academy stating no availability of spaces. In-year appeals will be heard within 30 school days from the date the appeal application was received by the school.
If unsuccessful at independent appeal, there is no right to a second appeal on subsequent applications within the same academic year, unless the school, in accepting the application, considers that there has been a significant and material change in circumstances that alters the application within the oversubscription criteria.