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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames

South Oxfordshire, RG9 1SLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2026
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2219 of 13,686 nationally

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Henley-on-Thames is a popular choice among local families, and the numbers back that up. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 33 applications for just 13 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2. 54. Every one of those 13 first-preference applicants was offered a spot, which suggests that for families who put it top of their list, the school delivers. ParentView data isn't available in the school's most recent records, but the oversubscription alone signals strong local confidence. The school is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with 118 pupils on roll against a capacity of 210, meaning there is room to grow. Headteacher Rachel Sanders leads a school that has clearly built a reputation in South Oxfordshire, and the demand for places reflects that.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterRoman Catholic
AddressGreys Hill, Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire, RG9 1SL
HeadteacherRachel Sanders
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Number of Pupils118
Free School Meals (FSM)22.0%
School Capacity118 / 210 (56% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (10 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaVisionLearning DifficultyProfound Learning

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.