Walton Hall, Staffordshire

Walton Hall is an Italian style 19th-century country house near Eccleshall, Staffordshire which is occupied by a residential special school. It is a Grade II listed building

The house was built in about 1848 for Henry Killick (d 1874) who was High Sheriff of Staffordshire in 1862.

It was later occupied by James Cadman DSC (1828-1947) a coal mining engineer, and brother of Baron Cadman and who was High Sheriff in 1933 and Deputy Lieutenant.

The school which currently occupies the site utilizes the main hall ground floor for post 16 classes. Residence is created for both boys and girls. The Cyril Jones Centre, has now changed into the area for staff and students of Key Stage Four. There are 12 different classes across the site, ranging from low disability to high disability. The school also houses a farm with a wide range of different animals as well as a centre for farm education. Walton Hall is home to over 150 different students of ranging difficulty needs with over 75 adults covering different areas of the site.

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Images of England: Walton Hall Coordinates: 52°51′07″N 2°13′21″W / 52.8519°N 2.2224°W / 52.8519; -2.2224

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