E-Act Ousedale School vs Lord Williams's School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 41 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E-Act Ousedale School
Newport Pagnell · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
2,239 students
Lord Williams's School
Thame · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,259 students
| Measure | E-Act Ousedale School Newport Pagnell, South East | Lord Williams's School Thame, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 69 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #220 of 679 | #259 of 679 |
| National rank | #1072 of 4,090 | #1338 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,239 | 2,259 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,239 | 2,259 |
| Free school meals | 16.7% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.8% | 98.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.4 | 46.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50% | 47.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.2% | 68.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.20 | 4.04 |
| A level points per entry | 34.5 | 35.0 |
| town | Newport Pagnell | Thame |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ousedale.org.uk | www.lordwilliams.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •E-Act Ousedale School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.7 vs 63.1).
- •Lord Williams's School is the larger school with 2,259 students compared with 2,239.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is E-Act Ousedale School better than Lord Williams's School?
On the Success Index (England), E-Act Ousedale School ranks higher (68.7 vs 63.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are E-Act Ousedale School and Lord Williams's School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Newport Pagnell and Thame in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
E-Act Ousedale School: 2,239. Lord Williams's School: 2,259. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do E-Act Ousedale School and Lord Williams's School rank in South East?
E-Act Ousedale School is 220th of 679 and Lord Williams's School is 259th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).