Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames, Henley-on-Thames
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
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
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 91% to 83%. Maths has declined from 82% to 67%. Writing has declined from 82% to 67%.
Class Sizes
16.7
Avg class size
14.0
Infant (KS1)
19.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
51%
Available places
108 pupils
210 capacity
102 spare places available
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)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.94456%
Overall absence
11.53846%
Persistent absence
104
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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