The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.4
5.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.29
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 359 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 178 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,267
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Milton Keynes
- Trust
- E-ACT
- Head
- Mr Paul McFadden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Grove, Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, MK16 0BJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGreen Park School
Primary · Very close
Cedars Primary School
Primary · 919m away
Giffard Park Primary School
Primary · 973m away
Portfields Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Tickford Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Willen Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Great Linford Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Brooksward School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is E-Act Ousedale School a selective school?
No. E-Act Ousedale School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is E-Act Ousedale School's Ofsted rating?
E-Act Ousedale School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend E-Act Ousedale School?
E-Act Ousedale School currently has 2,267 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does E-Act Ousedale School take?
E-Act Ousedale School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is E-Act Ousedale School?
E-Act Ousedale School is in Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ, in the Milton Keynes local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does E-Act Ousedale School have a sixth form?
Yes, E-Act Ousedale School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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