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E-Act Ousedale School

State school · Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 2,273 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
2,273 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Milton Keynes Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Paul McFadden

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Olney Middle School 25 %
Portfields Primary School 24 %
Tickford Park Primary School 14 %
Cedars Primary School 10 %
Green Park School 10 %
OtherUnkn 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Lavendon School 5 %
Giffard Park Primary School 2 %
Willen Primary School 1 %
New Bradwell Primary School 1 %
Hanslope Primary School 1 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
71%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
71%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
10%
Eng. avg.
20%
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What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
124
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

2,273
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

What the school says

Ousedale School is a mixed comprehensive academy based on two campuses, one in Newport Pagnell catering for 1500 students aged 11 18 and a second in Olney catering for 600 students aged 11 - 16. The school has a very committed staff. We are forward looking and constantly seeking to improve in order to offer a first class education, in the widest sense, for all our students.

Learning and achievement are central to our work. We have an absolute belief that all children can succeed and become successful learners.

Contact the school

Address

The Grove
Newport Pagnell
Buckinghamshire
MK16 0BJ
Get directions

Telephone: 01908 210203

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ousedale.org.uk

Local authority: Milton Keynes Council

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School data & information E-Act Ousedale School The Grove, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 0BJ
2,273 Pupil numbers
11 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
7 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
124 Number of teachers
26 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
71%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.90
LA avg.
44.60
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.05 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 243 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 173 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 353 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 171 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 251 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 66 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 350 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 352 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 33 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 115 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 173 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
10%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
34.06
LA avg.
29.73
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCE A level 9 C
Sociology GCE A level 43 B
Psychology GCE A level 38 B
Physics GCE A level 12 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 6 C
Music GCE A level 7 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 20 B
Mathematics GCE A level 38 B
History GCE A level 20 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 25 B
Geography GCE A level 44 B
English Literature GCE A level 19 B
English Language GCE A level 8 B
Economics GCE A level 26 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 9 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 11 B
Chemistry GCE A level 23 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 46 C
Biology GCE A level 33 B
Art and Design GCE A level 6 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

E-Act Ousedale School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
15 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
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