The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.2
1.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
27%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 189 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 79 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,075
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 19.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- THE MILL ACADEMY
- Head
- Ms Wendy Hemmingsley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Green, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Church of England Infant School
Primary · Very close
The Batt Church of England Primary School
Primary · 343m away
Queen Emma's Primary School
Primary · 677m away
The Blake Church of England Primary School
Primary · 860m away
Tower Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Witney
Primary · 1.1km away
West Witney Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Wood Green School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Henry Box School a selective school?
No. The Henry Box School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Henry Box School's Ofsted rating?
The Henry Box School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Henry Box School?
The Henry Box School currently has 1,075 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Henry Box School take?
The Henry Box School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Henry Box School?
The Henry Box School is in Witney, OX28 4AX, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Henry Box School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Henry Box School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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