Nettlebed Community School, Henley-on-Thames
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Nettlebed is a warm, inclusive school where children are genuinely happy and eager to learn. Pupils develop excellent reading skills and receive strong support tailored to their individual needs, including those with additional learning requirements. The school creates a joyful community where kindness, respect and responsibility are lived out every day, preparing children well for the future.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and positive relationships throughout the school, with pupils embodying values of kindness, respect and responsibility
- Expert teaching of reading and phonics, with rapid identification and support for pupils who need extra help
- Well-designed curriculum in most subjects, with effective assessment used to check understanding and close knowledge gaps
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, with teachers adapting activities effectively so these pupils achieve well
- Rich personal development opportunities including clubs, trips, and community involvement
Areas for Improvement
- A small number of subjects lack a clear order for teaching knowledge, making it harder for teachers to build on what pupils already know
- The school needs to finalize curriculum planning and ensure staff training in these subjects to help pupils learn more effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, community contribution activities, pupil-led assemblies, school council roles, house captains, eco-councillors, breaktime activities
Nettlebed Community School has maintained good standards since its last inspection in 2019. The school is characterized by excellent pupil behaviour, strong teaching in reading, and a broad curriculum that supports all learners well.
At a Glance
11.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
65 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 100%. Maths has improved from 53% to 100%. Writing has improved from 47% to 100%.
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
24.3
Infant (KS1)
24.7
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
165 pupils
164 capacity
1 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Henley-on-Thames
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Henley-on-Thames
Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
8,555
Applications
6,831
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.1%
Primary admissions across Oxfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(106)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.09326%
Overall absence
4.65116%
Persistent absence
129
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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