Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames, Henley-on-Thames
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Henley-on-Thames. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in October 2016. That was 10 years ago, so the rating may not reflect the school today. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 8 schools in Henley-on-Thames with published results, and 8,234th of 14,452 across England. It was 55% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Oxfordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames in detail
Results
In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames reached the expected standard in reading and 67% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 91% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames
For September 2026 entry, 9 families put Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 9 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames are Trinity Church of England Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 82% reading, 82% maths); Valley Road School (0.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 97% maths); Badgemore Primary School (0.6 miles, 83% reading, 92% maths); and Shiplake Church of England School (2.2 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames.
Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolValley Road SchoolBadgemore Primary SchoolShiplake Church of England School
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames (as of April 2026): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).
Who goes there
36.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (54%) and Mixed (15%).
In 2026, 12 pupils (11.1%) received SEN support and 1 (0.9%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Henley-on-Thames Rail Station, about 580 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Close (adjacent), 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School creates a warm, happy environment where pupils feel valued and safe. Staff build strong relationships with children that help them belong and thrive, and pupils are proud to be part of this inclusive school. The school works hard to support all learners, particularly those facing barriers, and provides a broad curriculum that prepares pupils well for their next stage of education.
Key Strengths
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and behave well, with a calm and purposeful atmosphere throughout the school
- Staff form strong, trusting relationships with pupils that help them belong and thrive
- The broad, well-sequenced curriculum is ambitious and designed to reduce barriers to learning
- Early years provision is carefully planned with children settling quickly and developing essential skills
- Leaders and governors work effectively to support pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils from their starting points
Areas for Improvement
- Some disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND do not consistently develop detailed knowledge in the fundamentals of early reading, writing and mathematics
- Attendance for some pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils needs further improvement
- Teaching does not always address gaps in knowledge, so some gaps persist for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Staff expertise in closing gaps in English and mathematics needs to be strengthened further
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports tournaments, performing arts events, visits to local regatta, litter picking projects, school council roles and responsibilities
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a happy and inclusive school where pupils achieve well overall and are well-prepared for their next stage of education. Leaders prioritise the needs of all pupils, particularly those facing barriers to learning, and create a nurturing culture where pupils feel safe and valued.
At a Glance
19.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at April 2026 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 91% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 82% to 67% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 82% to 67% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
14.2
Avg class size
16.0
Infant (KS1)
13.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames.
- Elite Camps HenleyAt the school · Not yet graded
- Junior Adventures Group @ Trinity RG9260m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Oxfordshire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames is in Oxfordshire; for families living there:
- Oxfordshire's school travel policy: Free home to school travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 6
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
116 pupils
210 places
94 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Henley-on-Thames
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Henley-on-Thames
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
8,615
Applications
6,903
Got 1st preference
94.0%
Got preferred school
99.3%
All primary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(9)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
12
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
12.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
108
Total Pupils
52
Boys
56
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
13.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,652
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,177
Per pupil
£813k
Total funding
£38k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.9%
Overall absence
11.5%
Persistent absence
104
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames
Questions parents ask about Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames
What are SATs results like at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames?
Of the pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 83% reached the expected standard in reading and 67% did so in maths.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames's Ofsted rating?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2025, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in October 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames?
No fixed boundary. When Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames is oversubscribed, Oxfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames was not full in 2025: it ran at 55% of its 210 places.
How big are the classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames?
Classes at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames average 14.2 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames has around 108 pupils on roll. 19% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames?
6.9% of sessions were missed at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames in 2024/25. 11.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Elite Camps Henley (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 6 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 4 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames?
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames is at Greys Hill, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1SL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)