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The Henley College

South Oxfordshire, RG9 1UHSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
2 Good · 2 Requires improvement
Jun 2025
Progress 8
-0.70
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
87 1st-choice / 150 places
Ranking
#2,851
of 3,141 nationally

About The Henley College

The Henley College’s headline academic metrics sit well below the Oxfordshire local authority average for secondary schools. The school’s Progress 8 score of -0.7 is significantly lower than the LA average of -0.07, placing it in the ‘well below average’ national banding. This means that, on average, pupils at the college achieve nearly three-quarters of a grade less per subject than their peers across the county. The school ranks 38th out of 46 similar schools in Oxfordshire, and 10th out of 11 in South Oxfordshire specifically. Its Attainment 8 score of 36.2 is also modest, and only 31.7% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The college’s Ebacc entry rate is just 4.3%, far below typical levels, and its Ebacc average point score sits at 2.93. These figures paint a clear picture of a school where academic outcomes are a significant concern compared with the wider area.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDeanfield Avenue, Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire, RG9 1UH
HeadteacherSimon Spearman
Local AuthorityOxfordshire
Free School Meals (FSM)57.7%
School Capacity965
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jun 2025
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Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Swimming PoolTennis CourtsPlaying FieldsGymnasiumMusic RoomsSixth Form CentreChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsSwimmingNetballTennisRugbyAthleticsRowingBadmintonCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningDebateArt ClubDramaFilm ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsCodingScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere Learning

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Henley College

The Henley College has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.