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Schools in Henley-on-Thames

A town in Oxfordshire

  • Town
  • 14 schools and nurseries
  • 1,508 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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

Henley-on-Thames at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Henley-on-Thames's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries143 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1173%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths74%Attainment 8 60.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary6%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school9%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Henley-on-Thames

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-on-Thames primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Henley-on-Thames

3 mainstream schools in Henley-on-Thames, best first

Valley Road School

Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1RR · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

40 first choices, 30 offers made

Met the standard at 1194%

England 62%

Days missed
2.8%
Pupils
165
Pupils per teacher
20.4
View school Valley Road School
See all 5 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Henley-on-Thames

1 mainstream schools in Henley-on-Thames, best first

Gillotts School

Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1PS · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results well above the England average.

222 first choices, 173 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1660.2

England 46.2

Days missed
5.6%
Pupils
934
Pupils per teacher
19.0
View school Gillotts School

Nurseries in Henley-on-Thames

8 in Henley-on-Thames, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 8 nurseries

Private Schools in Henley-on-Thames

2 in Henley-on-Thames. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

St Mary's Preparatory

Rg9 1hs · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
102
Pupils per teacher
–
View school St Mary's Preparatory

Rupert House School

Henley-on-Thames, RG9 2BN · Independent · Primary · Ages 3 to 11

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
214
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Rupert House School
The map

Every school in Henley-on-Thames, 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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Valley Road School, GoodTrinity Church of England Primary School, GoodSacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames, Expected standard in every areaRupert House School, InspectedSt Mary's Preparatory, InspectedGillotts School, OutstandingTreetops Nursery, GoodCygnets of Henley Ltd, GoodThe Old Station Nursery, Henley, GoodGetActive@ValleyRoadWoven Nursery, Needs attention in 6 areasPeapods NurserySacred Heart Pre-School, GoodNew Trinity Pre-School, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good7
  • Not graded yet6
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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What's on offer for each age

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More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Henley-on-Thames's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Henley-on-Thames vs England

How good are Henley-on-Thames'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-on-Thames

Henley-on-ThamesEngland

  • 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.

    73%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    74%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    9%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    6%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

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

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
73% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap50%70%90%2018201920222023202420252026
74% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
9% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Henley-on-Thames has 14 schools and nurseries.

Pupil numbers are about the same as in 2018.

6% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Henley-on-Thames's state schools each January.

Down 1% since 2018.

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-on-Thames6%

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-on-Thames

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How many schools are in Henley-on-Thames?

Henley-on-Thames has 14 schools, including 5 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 8 nurseries, 2 independent schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Henley-on-Thames?

The highest-ranked schools in Henley-on-Thames on Eduscope are Gillotts School, Valley Road School, Trinity Church of England 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-on-Thames are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Henley-on-Thames hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

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

Across primary schools in Henley-on-Thames, 73% 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-on-Thames?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Henley-on-Thames is 19.3:1. 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-on-Thames schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Henley-on-Thames is 9.0%. 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-on-Thames?

There are 1,508 pupils enrolled across schools in Henley-on-Thames, with 574 in primary and 934 in secondary. 8.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Henley-on-Thames?

There are 2 independent schools in Henley-on-Thames. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare all private schools in Henley-on-Thames on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Henley-on-Thames?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 14 schools in Henley-on-Thames 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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