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E-Act Ousedale School
The Grove, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 0BJ, Milton Keynes
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.2 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,267
Capacity
2,200
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.4, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 32% nationally. A notable 73% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 69% progress to university, with 21% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is also commendable, with 77% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 21%.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.4 | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 21% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 194 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (319 responses)
★★★★★3.6
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
My child feels safe
86%
Good range of subjects
83%
My child is happy
80%
School has high expectations
79%
My child makes good progress
78%
I'd recommend this school
77%
Progress is communicated
76%
Behaviour is good
75%
School keeps me informed
72%
School supports development
62%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.5%
White Other6.5%
Black African4.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
White Irish0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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52.08005, -0.73536 · MK16 0BJ
School details
Local authorityMilton Keynes
RegionSouth East
URN137052
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ousedale.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is E-Act Ousedale School rated by Ofsted?
E-Act Ousedale School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2025.
Is E-Act Ousedale School a good school?
E-Act Ousedale School scores 74.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about E-Act Ousedale School?
Based on 319 Ofsted Parent View responses, E-Act Ousedale School receives a satisfaction score of 71% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at E-Act Ousedale School in GCSEs?
E-Act Ousedale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.4. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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