The Henry Box School
URN: 138210 • Witney OX28 4AX
Overview
- Name
- The Henry Box School
- URN
- 138210
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE MILL ACADEMY
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Wendy Hemmingsley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01993703955
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Church Green, Witney OX28 4AX
Summary
The Henry Box School, located in Witney, Oxfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,075 students and a capacity of 1,469. Established in 1660, the school combines a rich tradition with a commitment to modern educational practices. The ethos of the school is built around high expectations, compassion, and inclusivity, ensuring that every child has access to a mainstream education.
The curriculum at The Henry Box School is designed to be ambitious and engaging, focusing on providing students with the knowledge and cultural capital necessary for success. It aims to extend beyond academic learning by fostering personal development, resilience, and active citizenship. The school employs evidence-based interventions and prioritises in-the-moment feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
The Henry Box School promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration among staff and students. With a focus on respect, safety, and readiness, the school strives to create an environment where all learners can thrive and develop their interests and talents, preparing them for life in modern Britain.
The curriculum at The Henry Box School is designed to be ambitious and engaging, focusing on providing students with the knowledge and cultural capital necessary for success. It aims to extend beyond academic learning by fostering personal development, resilience, and active citizenship. The school employs evidence-based interventions and prioritises in-the-moment feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
The Henry Box School promotes a strong sense of community, encouraging collaboration among staff and students. With a focus on respect, safety, and readiness, the school strives to create an environment where all learners can thrive and develop their interests and talents, preparing them for life in modern Britain.
Useful links
- Reporting your child absent (sen)
- Twitter (other)
- EDLounge (other)
- Parents' Evening Bookings (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Learner EngagementInformation (other)
- COVID-19 Home test results for Students (other)
- Instagram (other)
- ParentPay (other)
- Show my Homework (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bartholomew School (76.0)
- Wood Green School (65.6)
- Wood Green School (64.6)
- Bartholomew School (45.2)
- The Henry Box School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE MILL ACADEMY
- Capacity
- 1469
- Pupils
- 1075
- Boys
- 553
- Girls
- 522
- FSM %
- 19.30
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1075 | 553 | 522 | 1469 | 19.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1085 | 544 | 541 | 1469 | 18.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1061 | 525 | 536 | 1469 | 14.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1061 | 525 | 536 | 1469 | 14.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1087 | 536 | 551 | 1469 | 11.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1073 | 536 | 537 | 1469 | 8.10 |
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