E-Act Ousedale School
Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ · Milton Keynes · secondary school
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4th of 14 secondary schools in Milton Keynes we can score, 15 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 818 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.3/10 among them, against 6.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.5 · 72 | 46% | 3.34 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.05 · 54 | 38% | 2.07 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.8 · 73 | 15% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
E-Act Ousedale School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh award and travel to Vietnam and New York & Washington in 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,239 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain progress scores above 0 in subjects like English and maths? What specific support is available for students preparing for international trips?
What Ofsted said about E-Act Ousedale School
Overview
Pupils attend a “happy, respectful and inclusive school” where they “proudly embody the school’s vision of ‘be kind, work hard, succeed together’”. The report highlights “warm, positive relationships between staff and pupils” and notes that leaders work “strategically and with precision” to drive improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils’ “personal development is exceptional”, supported by a “well-designed personal, social, health and economic education curriculum” and vibrant extra-curricular opportunities.
- “Leaders at all levels... are extremely knowledgeable about the school” and staff feel “very well supported” by effective training and trust oversight.
- Pupils “typically learn very well across a broad range of subjects”, with “Geography and music” cited as particular strengths.
- “Careers education is extremely well organised”, leading to “positive destinations” including university and apprenticeships.
- “Provision for the most vulnerable pupils is well thought through”, with tailored support for mental well-being and social skills.
Areas to improve
- In a “very small number of subjects”, teaching does not sufficiently reinforce earlier learning, meaning “some pupils’ understanding is not as secure as it should be”.
- The school must ensure “pupils’ understanding of important concepts is secure before moving on to new learning” to improve achievement in these areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective”.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 49.4 |
| 2025/26 | 50.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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