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Prince William School
Herne Road, Oundle, Northamptonshire, PE8 4BS, North Northamptonshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.4 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,354
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 90%, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 34% nationally. While 74% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is a lower emphasis on the EBacc curriculum, with only 13% of students entering. Overall, it offers a supportive environment with a commendable percentage of students progressing to university.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 48.9 | Top 34% 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%. | 74% | Top 28% 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%. | 51% | Top 33% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 66% | 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%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 89 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (173 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child is happy
88%
My child makes good progress
88%
Progress is communicated
86%
Behaviour is good
85%
School has high expectations
82%
School supports development
71%
School keeps me informed
67%
School responds to concerns
62%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British76.2%
White Other7.7%
Black African2.7%
Black Other2.1%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.47703, -0.46190 · PE8 4BS
School details
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN142063
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Prince William School rated by Ofsted?
Prince William School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2020.
Is Prince William School a good school?
Prince William School scores 67.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% 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 Prince William School?
Based on 173 Ofsted Parent View responses, Prince William School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Prince William School in GCSEs?
Prince William School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.9. 74% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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