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Oundle School

Other independent school · Northamptonshire, PE8 4GH

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#133 of 2,536

Better than 94% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages10 to 19
Pupils1,163
GenderMixed
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Dominic Oliver
Local authorityNorth Northamptonshire
Opened01 Jan 1937
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 122129.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolNorth NorthamptonshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.22.743.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%60.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%40.3%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%9.3%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%55.4%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4194--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolNorth NorthamptonshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.46.08, better than England, better than North Northamptonshire32.7235
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels45.17, better than England, better than North Northamptonshire34.3235.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better37.4%, better than England, better than North Northamptonshire13.8%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.55, better than England--
A-level progressWell above average, better than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study210--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,163
Girls494
Boys669
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.175
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.73.8%
Higher education54.9%
Employment17.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.13.8%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Oundle School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miNot applicableLaxton Junior SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miSecondaryPrince William SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.7 miPrimaryOundle Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Oundle School

How does Oundle School rank in England?

Oundle School ranks 133 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 94% of schools).

What are Oundle School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Oundle School was A-, and 37.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Oundle School?

Oundle School has 1,163 pupils aged 10 to 19.

Does Oundle School have a sixth form?

Yes, Oundle School teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.