Gillotts School

About Gillotts School

Gillotts School is an academy converter in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 918 pupils on roll. It is part of RIVER LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 60.2 (2025/26). 10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Oxfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

918 / 900 (102%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

27 June 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Gillotts Lane, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1PS

Phone

01491574315

Headteacher

Mark Bedford

Website

www.gillotts.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Gillotts School?

Gillotts School is an academy converter in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Gillotts School have?

Gillotts School has 918 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Gillotts School's Ofsted rating?

Gillotts School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does Gillotts School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Gillotts School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 60.2 in 2025/26.

Is Gillotts School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Gillotts School is part of RIVER LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Gillotts School?

Gillotts School is located at Gillotts Lane, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1PS.