Shiplake College, Henley-on-Thames
Shiplake College is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Henley-on-Thames. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Shiplake College in detail
Shiplake College in its own words
In its own words: "Shiplake College is dedicated to providing a truly holistic education and an environment in which all pupils can flourish."
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026 and an open day on Friday 20 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Oxfordshire
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Shiplake College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Shiplake College are Reading Blue Coat School (2.2 miles, selective); St Mary's Preparatory (2.3 miles); Rupert House School (3 miles); and Dolphin School (3.1 miles, selective).
Reading Blue Coat SchoolSt Mary's PreparatoryRupert House SchoolDolphin School
Where pupils go next
Of the 95 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 57% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 17% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 217 pupils (37.7%) received SEN support and 5 (0.9%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Wargrave Rail Station, about 0.7 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Shiplake College (adjacent), 340 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Shiplake College stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often theft from the person. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
9 September 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
10 May 2022
Regulatory Compliance
21 March 2018
Integrated
28 April 2015
About
Shiplake College is a private boarding and day school in Shiplake, by the River Thames, just outside Henley-on-Thames, England. The school, with 540 pupils, takes girls and boys from 11–18.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£27,900 to £34,935
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£47,715 to £54,600
| Years 7-8 day | £27,900 a year |
| Years 9-13 day | £34,935 a year |
| Years 7-8 boarding | £47,715 a year |
| Years 9-13 boarding | £54,600 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Oxfordshire - 18 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Latest from Shiplake College
Boarders Enjoy Red Roses Thriller - News
2 Oct 2026
Showcasing Excellence in Digital Learning - News
1 Oct 2026
Sports Report 15 September 2026 - News
15 Sep 2026
From Shiplake College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Shiplake College
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
96%
Near capacity
575 pupils
600 places
25 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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
7,654
Applications
6,814
Got 1st preference
85.4%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
217
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
38.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
575
Total Pupils
399
Boys
176
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Shiplake College
What are GCSE results like at Shiplake College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Shiplake College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Shiplake College last inspected?
Shiplake College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to Shiplake College?
Shiplake College has around 575 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Shiplake College?
Shiplake College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Shiplake College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 1 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Shiplake College?
Shiplake College is at Shiplake Court, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 4BW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)