Lord Williams's School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Oxford Road Thame Oxfordshire OX9 2AQ |
| Phone | 01844210510 |
| Reference Number | 138667 |
Lord Williams’s School has transitioned from an Outstanding grade to a Good in its latest inspection, marking its first routine inspection in over a decade. The school successfully offers a broad and ambitious curriculum that supports students in building upon their prior learning. However, some areas, particularly in mathematics, need further improvement to better prepare students for advanced studies in the sixth form. On the whole, pupils report feeling proud and safe at the school, while behaviour in lessons is generally good. Nonetheless, there are concerns regarding the clarity of the school's bullying policies, which some parents and students feel are not effectively communicated.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2290 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.74%
Girls: 49.26% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 197 | 152 | 349 |
| 8 | 202 | 148 | 350 |
| 9 | 187 | 163 | 350 |
| 10 | 168 | 180 | 348 |
| 11 | 154 | 190 | 344 |
| 12 | 138 | 141 | 279 |
| 13 | 110 | 147 | 257 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| African | 1.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 May 2022 | School inspection: |
| 04 Sep 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Lord Williams's School | |
| 12 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are proud to attend and engage well in lessons.
- The sixth form offers a wide range of academic and vocational courses.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers enhances learning.
- Effective support systems for pupils with SEND.
- High-quality pastoral care provided by well-trained staff.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in some subjects, including mathematics, does not prepare students well for sixth form.
- Inconsistencies in teaching lead to occasional low-level disruption.
- Not enough pupils gain qualifications in the English baccalaureate.
- Curriculum thinking in physical education requires further development.
- Some parents and pupils lack understanding of how bullying is addressed.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 35.13 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 35.75 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.8% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 121 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 71 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 248 | 105 |
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| > School Sixth Form | |
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