Prince Henry's High School
98%
Capacity
1,282
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About Prince Henry's High School
Parents considering Prince Henry's High School will find strong reassurance in the parent feedback collected by Ofsted between September 2024 and September 2025. A striking 90% of the 49 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. The detail behind that figure is equally telling: 94% of parents agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school, and 98% felt their child is safe. On academic expectations, 98% agreed the school has high expectations for their child, and 98% agreed their child does well there. The school is oversubscribed, with 1,282 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,307, which suggests it is a popular choice in the Wychavon area. Parents also reported strong satisfaction with communication: 94% agreed the school lets them know how their child is doing, and 94% agreed they are made aware of what their child will learn.
Academically, Prince Henry's delivers results that place it comfortably above the local average. Its Progress 8 score of 0.39 means pupils achieve nearly half a grade more per subject than pupils nationally with similar starting points, and this is well above the Worcestershire local authority average of -0.21. The school ranks 2nd out of 47 secondary schools in the LA, and 1st in Wychavon. At GCSE, 74.3% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, and the Attainment 8 score sits at 47. In the sixth form, the school's value-added score is 0.08, with an average A-level grade of C+ and 31.92 points per entry. Ofsted's March 2024 inspection rated the school Outstanding across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. The previous inspection in 2013 also rated it Outstanding, so this is a school with a sustained track record.
The school is a state-funded, mixed secondary for pupils aged 13 to 18, with an official sixth form and no religious character. Facilities include a swimming pool, gymnasium, sports hall, astro turf, science labs, music rooms, and a sixth form centre. There are ten sports on offer, from netball and hockey to gymnastics and dance, plus clubs including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, drama, choir, and eco club. The school's SEND provisions cover a broad range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health support. With 13.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a reasonably diverse intake. This is a strong choice for families who want a high-performing, well-regarded secondary with a broad extracurricular offer and a sixth form, particularly those living in or near Wychavon who are likely to need to secure a place in a competitive admissions process.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 13 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Victoria Avenue, Evesham, Wychavon, WR11 4QH |
| Headteacher | Anthony Evans |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,282 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 13.7% |
| School Capacity | 1,282 / 1,307 (98% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.39)
665th of 3,141
Nationally
64th of 371
In West Midlands
1st of 5
In Wychavon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
36.4
'22/23
31.8
'23/24
31.9
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2345%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 307 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)45%
- FE college38%
- Sixth form college5%
- Employment5%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Not sustained3%
96% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2361%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 161 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
25%
Russell Group
25%
Top-third HE
3%
Oxford / Cambridge
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- University (HE)61%
- Employment23%
- Apprenticeship6%
- Not sustained4%
- Further education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Psychology59
- Business Studies:Single39
- Mathematics37
- Geography29
- History27
- Biology23
- Law22
- Economics20
- Sociology17
- Chemistry16
- Physics16
- English Literature15
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
Ofsted Parent View
49 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
School day
Teaching hours
09:00 – 15:35
Source: princehenrys.worcs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- White British80.3%
- White (other)14.4%
- Mixed2.5%
- Asian0.8%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
7
Total schools
4
Oversubscribed
3
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Understanding Progress 8
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School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
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Contact Information
Victoria Avenue, Evesham
Wychavon, WR11 4QH
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