Henley In Arden School
Henley-in-Arden, B95 6AF · Warwickshire · secondary school
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16th of 37 secondary schools in Warwickshire we can score, 38 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 877 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.2/10 among them, against 5.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 45.3 · 51 | 30% | 1.52 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.31 · 73 | 25% | 1.83 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.5 · 42 | 10% | 0.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Henley In Arden School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.31 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a ukulele group and choirs. The school participates in Inspire, Dynamic, Force, the Shakespeare Schools’ Festival, the Henley Arts Festival, and Performing Arts showcases.
Getting in
The published school roll is 682 pupils against a stated capacity of 645. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How do the arts festivals and showcases integrate into the regular timetable? What support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Henley In Arden School
Overview
Henley-in-Arden School continues to be a good school, characterised by a "clear drive for excellence" and high ambitions for all pupils. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils are "friendly, welcoming and happy," with strong relationships and calm, orderly lessons. Leaders have successfully redesigned the curriculum to be "ambitious, broad and balanced," ensuring pupils achieve well and move on to strong destinations.
Strengths
- Pupils behave very well and feel safe, with confidence that staff will deal with any bullying.
- The curriculum is well-sequenced in most subjects, allowing pupils to "build up their knowledge over time."
- A "very well planned and ambitious" character curriculum prepares pupils for future life, covering topics like healthy relationships and careers.
- Leaders prioritise reading, providing effective support for pupils who need help to improve their fluency.
- Staff are overwhelmingly positive, noting that senior leaders listen to their suggestions and concerns.
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders in a few subjects have not yet identified clearly enough what key knowledge pupils need to learn and when, meaning learning is not yet as well sequenced as it could be.
- Leadership of special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is not always sharp enough, resulting in imprecise record-keeping and weaker communication with parents.
- Teachers occasionally set learning tasks that are not well matched to pupils’ needs, causing some work to be left unfinished or unattempted.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training and working well with external agencies to ensure pupils receive necessary help and support.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.7 |
| 2024/25 | 50.4 |
| 2025/26 | 44.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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