The Henley College, Henley-on-Thames
The Henley College is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Henley-on-Thames. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023.
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Henley College in detail
The Henley College in its own words
In its own words: "The word 'heart' underpins our values and behaviours as it reflects our approach to all that we do, as well as our position within our communities. We aim high and turn ambition into reality, within a culture of respect and inclusion. We show passion and dedication to improving our learners' experience and outcomes, encouraging innovation, creativity and resilience."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted that you are considering The Henley College as your sixth form destination. We take immense pride in providing a supportive learning environment, alongside excellent academic guidance and a strong commitment to pastoral care and wellbeing."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and rugby.
Coming up: an open evening on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an admissions event on Saturday 14 November 2026 and an open evening on Saturday 14 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)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 969 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 33% went on to university or other higher education, 7% to apprenticeships and 35% into work. 9% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Henley-on-Thames Rail Station, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Albert Road HaR (ne-bound), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Henley College stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
About
The Henley College is a sixth form college in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. It was founded as a tertiary college in 1987 and changed its status to a sixth form college in 2010.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C
Average grade
28.8
Points per entry
C
Best 3 A-Levels
4%
Achieving AAB+
Below average
Value added
471
A-Level students
89%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 20 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 969 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
9%
Top-third university
53%
Degree course
57%
Any L4+ destination
3%
Apprenticeships
Based on 817 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
Latest from The Henley College
The Henley College secures Turing Scheme funding for international work placements
2 Oct 2026
The Henley College announces new partnership with Henley Tennis Club for 2026/27
11 Sep 2026
The Henley College celebrates student success and ambitious next steps on Results Day 2026
13 Aug 2026
Students Put Their Digital Marketing Skills to the Test in Live College Campaign
6 Jul 2026
The Henley College Celebrates Excellence, Leadership and Achievement at Education Awards 2026
24 Jun 2026
Important Heatwave Update - Wednesday 24th June and Thursday 25th June
23 Jun 2026
From The Henley College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 13
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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
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.
Inspection History(6)
Questions parents ask about The Henley College
What is The Henley College's Ofsted rating?
The Henley College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023.
What is the catchment area for The Henley College?
No fixed boundary. When The Henley College is oversubscribed, Oxfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to The Henley College?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Henley College on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near The Henley College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 13 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 10 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 The Henley College?
The Henley College is at Deanfield Avenue, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1UH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)