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The Henry Box School
Church Green, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX28 4AX, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.6 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,075
Capacity
1,469
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 69% of schools nationally. While 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the percentage of students progressing to university is commendable at 70%, with 32% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 27%, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
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Last inspected: 21 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 42.2 | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 26% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 36% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 27% | Bottom 27% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 27% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 32% | Top 20% |
Based on 93 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.3%
White Other7.6%
Black African4.0%
Other2.4%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.78118, -1.48740 · OX28 4AX
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN138210
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.henrybox.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Henry Box School rated by Ofsted?
The Henry Box School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 November 2017.
Is The Henry Box School a good school?
The Henry Box School scores 32.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Henry Box School in GCSEs?
The Henry Box School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.2. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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