Is Shiplake Church of England School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 14 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 3rd of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Shiplake Church of England School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 86% of pupils at Shiplake Church of England School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Shiplake Church of England School?

Applications for Reception places at Shiplake Church of England School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Shiplake Church of England School

Memorial Avenue, Shiplake, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4DN

Local ranking3rd of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Primary

Phase

220

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 14 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 86.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 29.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 93.0%
Writing (Expected): 86.0%
Maths (Expected): 93.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 14

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 140
Boys: 72 (47%)
Girls: 82 (53%)
Capacity: 220 (70% full)
SEND: 7.8%
FSM Eligible: 2.9%
EAL: 2.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.7%
SEN Support: 7.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Budget per Pupil: £8,080/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.9%
White Other: 5.0%
Mixed Other: 2.1%
Asian Indian: 2.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.7%
Black African: 0.7%

87.9%

White British

5.0%

White Other

2.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01189402024

office.3810@shiplake.oxon.sch.uk

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Memorial Avenue

Henley-on-Thames, South East

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Administrative

URN: 123203
UKPRN: 10080566
Establishment No.: 3810

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