Prince William School

About Prince William School

Prince William School is an academy sponsor led in Oundle, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,354 pupils on roll. It is part of EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47 (2025/26). 13.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Northamptonshire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,354 / 1,400 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 January 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Herne Road, Oundle, North Northamptonshire, PE8 4BS

Phone

01832272881

Head Teacher

Anna Hewes

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Prince William School?

Prince William School is an academy sponsor led in Oundle, North Northamptonshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Prince William School have?

Prince William School has 1,354 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Prince William School's Ofsted rating?

Prince William School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020).

How does Prince William School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Prince William School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47 in 2025/26.

Is Prince William School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Prince William School is part of EAST MIDLANDS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Prince William School?

Prince William School is located at Herne Road, Oundle, North Northamptonshire, PE8 4BS.