Is Henley Bank High School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 29 June 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 14th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Henley Bank High School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Henley Bank High School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48.9 (England: 46.2). 50.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Henley Bank High School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Henley Bank High School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Henley Bank High School

Mill Lane, Gloucester, GL3 4QF

Local ranking14th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

850

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 29 June 2022. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 48.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 50.6% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 70.4% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 162

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 83.0%
Continued in education: 76.0%
Apprenticeships: 5.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 10.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 876
Boys: 498 (54%)
Girls: 418 (46%)
Capacity: 850 (108% full)
SEND: 28.0%
FSM Eligible: 33.3%
EAL: 6.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.5%
SEN Support: 22.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 53.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,538/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 29.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 81.0%
White Other: 5.0%
Mixed Other: 2.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 2.7%
Black African: 2.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Black Caribbean: 1.1%

81.0%

White British

5.0%

White Other

2.8%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01452863372

admin@henleybankhighschool.co.uk

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Mill Lane

Gloucester, South West

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Administrative

URN: 145480
UKPRN: 10066452
Establishment No.: 4017
Trust: GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST

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