E-Act Ousedale School is a secondary school in Newport Pagnell, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

E-Act Ousedale School currently has around 2267 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.3% boys and 50.7% girls. Around 14.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 7.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (76.5%).

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 35% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: The Grove, Newport Pagnell, MK16 0BJ
Website: http://www.ousedale.org.uk
Telephone: 01908210203
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Milton Keynes
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Paul McFadden
Religious character: None
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137052

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 21/01/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 19
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 2200
Number of Pupils: 2267
Number of Boys: 1118
Number of Girls: 1149

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 7.4% 4%
Persistent absence: 17.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British76.50%1734
Other White6.50%147
African4.40%100
White and Asian2.70%61
Unclassified1.50%35
White and Black Caribbean1.10%26
Other Asian1.00%23
Indian1.00%23
Chinese1.00%22
Other Mixed0.90%21
White and Black African0.90%20
Pakistani0.80%19
Irish0.50%11
Other Black0.40%9
Caribbean0.30%6
Bangladeshi0.20%5
Other (any other ethnic group)0.20%4
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Above average (0.19)
Of the 359 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 353 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.19
Local authority average
-0.29
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
26%
Local authority average
21%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
49%
Local authority average
52%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
49.2
Local authority average
48.8
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.2
Local authority average
4.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
97%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Green Park School
Green Park Drive , MK16 0NH
3out of 4 198 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Cedars Primary School
Bury Street , MK16 0DT
3out of 4 1,004 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Giffard Park Primary School
Broadway Avenue , Giffard Park MK14 5PY
3out of 4 1,063 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Portfields First School
Westbury Lane , MK16 8PS
- not rated 1,156 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Portfields Primary School
Westbury Lane , MK16 8PS
3out of 4 1,156 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Cedars County Middle School
Bury Street , MK16 0DT
- not rated 1,004 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Portfields County Middle School
Westbury Lane , MK16 8PS
- not rated 1,156 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brooksward Middle School
Tower Drive , Neath Hill MK14 6JZ
- not rated 2,471 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
E-Act Ousedale School
The Grove , MK16 0BJ
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ousedale School
The Grove , MK16 0BJ
- not rated 0 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Gatehouse School
Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX
- not rated 2,677 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Stephenson Academy
Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX
- not rated 2,677 yd Academy special sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
North Personalised Education Centre (NPEC)
Crosslands , Stantonbury MK14 6AX
- not rated 2,677 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Gyosei International School Uk
Japonica Lane , V10 Brickhill Street MK15 9JX
- not rated 3,030 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Webber Independent School
Soskin Drive , Stantonbury Fields MK14 6DP
- not rated 3,172 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.