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The Henley College, Henley-on-Thames

Good
Post-16
Further education
Mixed
Ages 16–99

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)
New inspections, open days and news, by email.

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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Simon Spearman
LA:Oxfordshire
Phone:01491579988
Address:Deanfield Avenue, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1UH
Status:open

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 4 years ago
Good

Overall

Good

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Good

Personal Development

Good

Leadership & Management

Inspected 28 March 2023View full report

Safeguarding: effective

Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable

Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)

URN:130789
UKPRN:10003011
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Henley and Thame
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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.

From Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0

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

Psychology206
Business Studies202
Sociology128
Mathematics120
Media / Film / TV Studies96
Geography88
Biology86
Photography82
Film Studies78
Physics76
English Language76
Logic / Philosophy76
English Literature72
Economics72
Fine Art70
Law68
History68
Chemistry62
Computer Science62
English Language and Literature62

+ 20 more subjects

2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students

After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations

After A-Levels (Year 13) - 969 students

Continued education37%
Higher education33%
Further education2%
Apprenticeships7%
Employment35%
Not in education/employment15%

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

Keep up with The Henley College

Getting There

Train Stations

Henley-on-Thames Rail Station (Entrance)
556m · 9 min walk

Bus Stops

Albert Road HaR (NE-bound)
152m · 2 min walk
Market Place (Stop E)
176m · 3 min walk
Deanfield Avenue HaR (SE-bound)
224m · 4 min walk
Bell Street (Stop D)
304m · 5 min walk
Henley Community Hospital (nr)
344m · 6 min walk

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.

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Capacity & Demand

Area Demand Pressure - Henley-on-Thames

High pressure
New homes approved:754
Projected new pupils:136

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Henley-on-Thames

Across Oxfordshire council

Low demand council-wide0.89 applications per place

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)

28 March 2023

Further education and skills inspection

Quality of EducationGood
Behaviour & AttitudesGood
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership & ManagementGood
22 October 2019
11 May 2016

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)

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