Gillotts School, based in Henley-on-Thames, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Gillotts School currently has around 918 pupils on roll, which is about 102% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.1% boys and 50.9% girls. Around 10.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.4%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (74.4%). other white pupils make up about 10%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 22% who stay in school sixth forms and 7% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Gillotts Lane, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 1PS |
| Website: | www.gillotts.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01491574315 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Oxfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Catharine Darnton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137921 |
Ofsted inspection date: 27/06/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 900 |
| Number of Pupils: | 918 |
| Number of Boys: | 451 |
| Number of Girls: | 467 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| White British | 74.40% | 683 |
| Other White | 10.00% | 92 |
| White and Asian | 3.20% | 29 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 15 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 15 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 9 |
| African | 1.00% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 0.90% | 8 |
| Chinese | 0.70% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henley Valley Road Nursery School Valley Road , RG9 1RR | - not rated | 770 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Road School Valley Road , RG9 1RR | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harpsden Parochial School Harpsden , RG9 4HL | - not rated | 825 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Henley-on-Thames Greys Hill , RG9 1SL | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England Primary School Vicarage Road , RG9 1HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,590 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Badgemore Primary School Hop Gardens , RG9 2HL | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillotts School Gillotts Lane , RG9 1PS | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gillotts School Gillotts Lane , RG9 1PS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King James's College of Henley Greys Hill , RG9 1SL | - not rated | 1,324 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Henley College Deanfield Avenue , RG9 1UH | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Preparatory 13 St Andrew's Road , Henley-on-Thames RG9 1HS | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rupert House School 90 Bell Street , HENLEY-ON-THAMES RG9 2BN | - not rated | 2,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.