Lord Williams's School
URN: 138667 • Thame OX9 2AQ
Overview
- Name
- Lord Williams's School
- URN
- 138667
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THAME PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Neil Dimbleby (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01844210510
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Oxford Road, Thame OX9 2AQ
Summary
Lord Williams's School is a mixed secondary academy located in Thame, Oxfordshire, with a current enrolment of 2,290 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 2,197. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive education that prepares students for life beyond the classroom, as noted in its recent Ofsted report. The curriculum is designed to be ambitious, fostering high-quality teaching and learning through dedicated staff and robust support systems.
The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that students feel a sense of belonging while respecting their individuality. This supportive environment encourages pupils to develop respect for others and an appreciation for their community. Additionally, Lord Williams's School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and leadership training, promoting teamwork and participation among students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with strong partnerships established with parents, local businesses, and primary schools. Opportunities for work experience and external visits further enrich the educational experience, making Lord Williams's School a vibrant place for learning and personal growth.
The school places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, ensuring that students feel a sense of belonging while respecting their individuality. This supportive environment encourages pupils to develop respect for others and an appreciation for their community. Additionally, Lord Williams's School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and leadership training, promoting teamwork and participation among students.
Community engagement is a key aspect of the school’s ethos, with strong partnerships established with parents, local businesses, and primary schools. Opportunities for work experience and external visits further enrich the educational experience, making Lord Williams's School a vibrant place for learning and personal growth.
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- Governors for 2025-26 (governance)
- Essential Policies relating to Employment and Volunteering (sen)
- Parental Consent for Sports Fixtures (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- SEND Information Report (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (sen)
- Student Absence (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Lord Williams's School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THAME PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 2197
- Pupils
- 2290
- Boys
- 1162
- Girls
- 1128
- FSM %
- 14.30
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-05-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 2290 | 1162 | 1128 | 2197 | 14.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 2276 | 1112 | 1164 | 2197 | 12.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2203 | 1070 | 1133 | 2197 | 9.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 2203 | 1070 | 1133 | 2197 | 9.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 2177 | 1058 | 1119 | 2197 | 7.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2143 | 1053 | 1090 | 2197 | 6.10 |
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