Valley Road School
URN: 123041 • Henley-on-Thames RG9 1RR
Overview
- Name
- Valley Road School
- URN
- 123041
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 56.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tim Coulson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01491573784
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Valley Road, Henley-on-Thames RG9 1RR
Summary
Valley Road School is a community primary school located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, serving 165 pupils with a capacity of 210. Established in April 1970, the school is set in a tranquil, landscaped environment, fostering a caring and stimulating atmosphere where children can thrive. The school’s ethos centres on the belief that happy children learn best, and it aims to nurture self-esteem and individual potential.
The curriculum at Valley Road is designed to be high-quality and inclusive, with a strong focus on core subjects. The leadership team is committed to ensuring that all staff are well-trained to deliver the curriculum effectively, while robust assessment practices help identify and support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school places a strong emphasis on building caring relationships among staff and students, contributing to a supportive community.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its ethos firsthand, and the school actively engages with families through social media. For further information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school office directly.
The curriculum at Valley Road is designed to be high-quality and inclusive, with a strong focus on core subjects. The leadership team is committed to ensuring that all staff are well-trained to deliver the curriculum effectively, while robust assessment practices help identify and support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school places a strong emphasis on building caring relationships among staff and students, contributing to a supportive community.
Parents are encouraged to visit the school to experience its ethos firsthand, and the school actively engages with families through social media. For further information or to arrange a visit, parents can contact the school office directly.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Home (other)
- Policies and Documents (other)
- About our School (other)
- Cygnets of Henley (other)
- PTA (other)
- Staff (other)
- Admissions information (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 165
- Boys
- 93
- Girls
- 72
- FSM %
- 5.50
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 165 | 93 | 72 | 210 | 5.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 171 | 100 | 71 | 210 | 4.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 189 | 109 | 80 | 210 | 4.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 189 | 109 | 80 | 210 | 4.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 190 | 117 | 73 | 210 | 5.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 197 | 111 | 86 | 210 | 2.70 |
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