Prince William School
Oundle, PE8 4BS · North Northamptonshire · secondary school
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4th of 19 secondary schools in North Northamptonshire we can score, 21 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 739 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 6.6/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.0 · 58 | 30% | 1.74 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.41 · 80 | 25% | 1.99 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.0 · 55 | 10% | 0.55 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Prince William School overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2025. In 2024/25, 51.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.41 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,416 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,400. 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 the progress seen in the 2023/24 data? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Prince William School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that the school’s work has "improved significantly" since the previous graded inspection, prompting a future graded review. The report describes an "inclusive and nurturing" environment where pupils "thrive" and staff maintain "the highest expectations of every pupil."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "excellent" behaviour and attitudes, with "strong and caring" relationships and high levels of respect.
- The curriculum is "broad, aspirational and ambitious," ensuring pupils, including disadvantaged learners, "achieve very well."
- Staff are "experts in the subjects that they teach" and skilled at identifying gaps in understanding to provide "high-quality extra support."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "effective," allowing them to access the full curriculum and make "good progress."
- The "exceptional" personal development offer includes detailed planning for health, relationships, and careers, preparing pupils well for life in modern Britain.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 49.2 |
| 2024/25 | 48.9 |
| 2025/26 | 47.0 |
| 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
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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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