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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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