Shiplake Church of England School
Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4DN · Oxfordshire · primary school
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11th of 230 primary schools in Oxfordshire we can score, 244 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.3/10 against 1,727 of them, against 9.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 86.0 · 95 | 41% | 3.86 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 29.0 · 98 | 26% | 2.49 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shiplake Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 29.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego Club and Ball Sports Club, or participate in Henley AFC football, rounders, cross country, and triathlon. The school also offers a mass choir at the O2 Arena, along with breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 154 pupils against a stated capacity of 220. 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 does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Shiplake Church of England School
Overview
Shiplake Church of England School continues to be a good school where pupils are happy and feel safe. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a calm, orderly environment built on the ‘four pillars’ of learning, innovation, community, and faith. The curriculum is rich and ambitious, ensuring pupils achieve well academically and personally.
Strengths
- Pupils feel very safe, supported, and listened to by staff who care deeply about their well-being.
- Leaders ensure a ‘rich and ambitious curriculum’ that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Teachers possess strong subject knowledge and use effective strategies to help pupils recall key knowledge, creating ‘very engaging and purposeful classrooms’.
- Reading is a top priority, with a consistent approach ensuring younger children and older pupils alike become ‘fluent and confident readers’.
- Staff enjoy their work due to high levels of trust and effective communication with senior leaders regarding professional matters.
Areas to improve
- Teachers sometimes do not deepen pupils’ learning sufficiently because the work set is ‘not ambitious enough’, meaning some pupils do not always learn as well as they could.
- Leaders need to ensure teachers are ‘suitably ambitious in their planning and teaching’ by taking full account of what pupils already know.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring all staff understand their responsibilities and receive regular training.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 92% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 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
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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