Frieth Church of England Combined School, Henley-on-Thames

Ofsted's report card from its 2 June 2026 inspection grades Frieth Church of England Combined School on 7 areas: 3 strong standard and 4 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Strong standard. "Pupils achieve well consistently."

Inclusion - Strong standard. "This is a highly inclusive school."

Personal development and wellbeing - Strong standard. "Pupils are very well prepared for life in modern Britain."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Pupils, including those who are disadvantaged or have special educational needs and/or disabilities, attend well."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "The curriculum is broad, balanced and carefully tailored to pupils' needs."

Early years - Expected standard. "Children are happy and safe in the early years."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders are highly ambitious."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to implement their strategic plans, during a period of transition in leadership, to ensure that standards are maintained and continue to improve further, particularly in curriculum and teaching and the early years"; "Leaders should continue to develop the learning environment in the early years and key stage 1, strengthening adult interactions so that opportunities for learning are maximised and pupils remain focused on the intended learning"; "Leaders should maintain high expectations for writing so that pupils develop and demonstrate secure handwriting skills consistently".

In its own words: "Established in 1865 Frieth CEC School is a small, thriving village school. In partnership with parents, the staff and governors work hard to provide the best possible education for the children in the school. To do this we ensure we have staff who will inspire and encourage our children and who, in turn, need ongoing development and support."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include eco club and forest school.

The school runs a breakfast club.

Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 10.45am and an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at 10.45am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Frieth Church of England Combined School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 81% and 77% in Buckinghamshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 94% in reading and 100% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Frieth Church of England Combined School as their first choice and 62 named it as one of their preferences, for 26 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Frieth Church of England Combined School are The Orchard Way Academy (1.3 miles); Lane End Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 74% reading, 58% maths); Cadmore End CofE School (1.8 miles, Good, 67% reading, 17% maths); and Ibstone CofE Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 64% maths).

Frieth Church of England Combined School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

72 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Frieth Church of England Combined School (as of September 2026): 96% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (99%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

4.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 10 pupils (5.4%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Frieth Church of England Combined School.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Hayles Field (opposite), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often vehicle crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).

Frieth Church of England Combined School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.