Prince William School, Oundle
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Prince William School creates a happy, safe environment where pupils are highly motivated to learn and feel genuinely valued. Teachers are experts in their subjects and provide high-quality support tailored to each pupil's needs. The school goes beyond academics, developing pupils' character through an exceptional range of clubs, mentoring, work experience, and activities that prepare them well for life beyond school.
Key Strengths
- Exemplary pupil behaviour and attitudes with strong, caring relationships between pupils and adults
- High-quality, carefully designed curriculum with expert teaching that helps all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, achieve very well
- Exceptional personal development offer including detailed PSHE curriculum, leadership opportunities, and sixth-form mentoring
- Effective support for pupils with SEND who access the full curriculum and make good progress
- Rigorous careers programme with work experience, careers fair, and informed guidance for future pathways
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports, cadets, Dungeons and Dragons club, school performances (Oliver), enterprise projects, careers fair, work experience, reading buddies scheme, sixth-form mentoring
Prince William School is an inclusive and nurturing secondary school where pupils thrive and achieve excellent outcomes. Evidence suggests the school's work has improved significantly across all areas since the previous inspection in January 2020.
At a Glance
14.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
173 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.5
Avg class size
55
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
1,416 pupils
1,400 capacity
16 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Oundle
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Oundle
Admissions Demand - North Northamptonshire
Places available
4,332
Applications
4,139
Got 1st preference
82.9%
Got preferred school
95.5%
Secondary admissions across North Northamptonshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(103)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.52393%
Overall absence
15.18672%
Persistent absence
1,205
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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