How many pupils does Lord Williams's School have?

Lord Williams's School has 2,290 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Lord Williams's School's Ofsted rating?

Lord Williams's School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).

How does Lord Williams's School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Lord Williams's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.1 in 2025/26.

Is Lord Williams's School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Lord Williams's School is part of THAME PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Lord Williams's School?

Lord Williams's School is located at Oxford Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2AQ.

Lord Williams's School

Oxford Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2AQ

Good

Inspected 17 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

47.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

2,290

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Lord Williams's School

Lord Williams's School is an academy converter in Thame, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 2,290 pupils on roll. It is part of THAME PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.1 (2025/26). 13.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Oxfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 2,290 / 2,290 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 May 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

13.4%

Free school meals

6.2%

EAL

5.0%

SEN support

9.8%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.1

Attainment 8

344 pupils

51.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

72.7%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

211 students

12.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

69%

To higher education

23%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

90%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.1%

Overall absence

26.4%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

124.6

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.1 vs 2023/24

19.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

36.53

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£50,168

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,839 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

9.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£7,155

Spend per pupil

£7,163

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Oxford Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2AQ
Phone: 01844210510
Headteacher: Neil Dimbleby
Website: http://www.lordwilliams.oxon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

THAME PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Lord Williams's School?: Lord Williams's School is an academy converter in Thame, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Lord Williams's School have?: Lord Williams's School has 2,290 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Lord Williams's School's Ofsted rating?: Lord Williams's School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 May 2022).
How does Lord Williams's School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Lord Williams's School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.1 in 2025/26.
Is Lord Williams's School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Lord Williams's School is part of THAME PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Lord Williams's School?: Lord Williams's School is located at Oxford Road, Thame, Oxfordshire, OX9 2AQ.

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