The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.0
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
23%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 78 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 876
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Stephen Derry
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Mill Lane, Gloucester, GL3 4QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Henley Bank High School's Ofsted rating?
Henley Bank High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Henley Bank High School?
Henley Bank High School currently has 876 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Henley Bank High School take?
Henley Bank High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Henley Bank High School?
Henley Bank High School is in Gloucester, GL3 4QF, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Henley Bank High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Henley Bank High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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