Prince William School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Herne Road Oundle Northamptonshire PE8 4BS |
| Phone | 01832272881 |
| Reference Number | 142063 |
Prince William School has shown significant improvement since its last inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating overall. The environment is calm and friendly, with pupils expressing happiness and safety within the school community. Notably, the school is praised for its pastoral support, exemplified by the 'hub' which serves as a sanctuary for pupils in need of additional guidance. Leaders are ambitious regarding educational outcomes and have designed a curriculum that aligns well with local needs, although some subject areas require further development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1354 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.11%
Girls: 50.89% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 14.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 128 | 229 |
| 8 | 122 | 105 | 227 |
| 9 | 134 | 144 | 278 |
| 10 | 116 | 112 | 228 |
| 11 | 98 | 107 | 205 |
| 12 | 47 | 43 | 90 |
| 13 | 47 | 50 | 97 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76.2% |
| White, Other | 7.7% |
| Unclassified | 5.1% |
| African | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 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 | 28 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2025 | School inspection |
| 28 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 14 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- High expectations from leaders and staff
- Positive behaviour and low instances of bullying
- Strong support network for pupils through the 'hub'
- Effective personal development curriculum for key stages 3 and 4
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers
- Improved attendance overall
- Sixth-form students enjoy their education and are well-supported
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent curriculum planning in some subjects
- Insufficient support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- High absence rates among some disadvantaged pupils
- Poor planning in the personal development curriculum for sixth-form students
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 48.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 51.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 70.7% |
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 | 35.58 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 36.43 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 15.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 64 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 44 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 21 | 11 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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Oundle School
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