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Schools in Henley-in-Arden

A town in Warwickshire

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 954 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Henley-in-Arden at a glance

Behind England on attendance

How Henley-in-Arden's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries72 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1161%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths45%Attainment 8 44.5, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary32%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school21%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Henley-in-Arden

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Henley-in-Arden primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Henley-in-Arden

2 mainstream schools in Henley-in-Arden, best first

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Henley-in-Arden, B95 5LT · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

24 first choices, 29 offers made

Met the standard at 1180%

England 62%

Days missed
3.3%
Pupils
102
Pupils per teacher
30.6
View school St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Henley-in-Arden

1 mainstream schools in Henley-in-Arden, best first

Henley In Arden School

Henley-in-Arden, B95 6AF · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

134 first choices, 133 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1644.5

England 46.2

Days missed
8.5%
Pupils
682
Pupils per teacher
18.6
View school Henley In Arden School

Nurseries in Henley-in-Arden

2 in Henley-in-Arden, highest Ofsted grade first

Special Schools in Henley-in-Arden

1 in Henley-in-Arden. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Venture Academy

Henley-in-Arden, B95 6AD · Academy · All-through · Ages 9 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
19.5%
Pupils
49
Pupils per teacher
4.1
View school Venture Academy

Private Schools in Henley-in-Arden

1 in Henley-in-Arden. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

The map

Every school in Henley-in-Arden, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Henley-in-Arden Montessori Primary School, InspectedHenley In Arden School, GoodHenley-In-Arden CofE Primary School, GoodSt Mary's Catholic Primary School, GoodVenture Academy, Good or betterMerrydays Montessori Nursery School, OutstandingLittle Nutkins, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good4
  • Not graded yet2
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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Henley-in-Arden vs England

How good are Henley-in-Arden's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Henley-in-Arden

Henley-in-ArdenEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    61%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    45%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    21%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    32%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Henley-in-Arden in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%60%80%20182019202320242025
61% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
43% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
21% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Henley-in-Arden has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 13% more pupils than in 2018.

32% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Henley-in-Arden's state schools each January.

Up 13% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Henley-in-Arden32%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Henley-in-Arden

How many schools are in Henley-in-Arden?

Henley-in-Arden has 7 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 2 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Henley-in-Arden?

The highest-ranked schools in Henley-in-Arden on Eduscope are St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Henley In Arden School, Henley-In-Arden CofE Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Henley-in-Arden are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Henley-in-Arden hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Henley-in-Arden perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Henley-in-Arden, 61% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Henley-in-Arden?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Henley-in-Arden is 15.9:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Henley-in-Arden schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Henley-in-Arden is 20.6%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Henley-in-Arden?

There are 954 pupils enrolled across schools in Henley-in-Arden, with 223 in primary and 731 in secondary. 22.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Henley-in-Arden?

There is 1 independent school in Henley-in-Arden. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Henley-in-Arden?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Henley-in-Arden by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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