SchoolScoresThe Henry Box School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE MILL ACADEMY
Church Green, Witney, OX28 4AX
01993 703955 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 November 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 9 February 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
168 pupils in this year group.
36% — 13 points below the Oxfordshire average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 42.2 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.6 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
189 pupils in this year group.
97% — 4 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 97% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 43% | 45% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 4% | 13% |
| Further education college | 43% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 97% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
71 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 28% | 26% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 53% | 53% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 34.9 | 33.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
18 subjects, 185 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 26 | 8% | 19% | 20% |
| Psychology | 23 | 9% | 17% | 19% |
| Biology | 17 | 0% | 12% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 17 | 35% | 47% | 40% |
| Geography | 13 | 0% | 31% | 23% |
| Physics | 11 | 36% | 55% | 31% |
| Chemistry | 10 | 10% | 40% | 30% |
| English Literature | 10 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Art and Design | 9 | 11% | 44% | 34% |
| Business Studies:Single | 8 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 8 | 38% | 63% | 24% |
| Economics | 8 | 13% | 25% | 26% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 7 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| History | 7 | 14% | 43% | 23% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 33% | 67% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Drama and Theatre Studies, French, Physical Education / Sports Studies.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
87 students in this year group.
89% — 9 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 89% | 80% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 44% | 38% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 89% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
93 students in this year group.
70% — 14 points above the Oxfordshire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 70% | 56% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 32% | 18% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 74% | 70% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Oxfordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 105 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 93 |
| Of those, offered a place | 93 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 248 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Oxfordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Witney. Higher than 33% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.7% | 19.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Witney. Higher than 19% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.7% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Witney. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5% | 17.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Witney. Higher than 59% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7% | 16.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Witney. Lower than 10% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Witney. Lower than 33% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.9% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Witney. Lower than 24% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 30.0 | 20.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Witney. Lower than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 6.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Witney. Higher than 30% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9 | 17.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Witney. Higher than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1 | 12.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Witney. Higher than 34% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 14.1%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Wood Green School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 48% grade 5+ English and maths
- The King's School 1.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Cokethorpe School 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 32% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Henry Box School's Ofsted rating?
The Henry Box School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 November 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 9 February 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Henry Box School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 10 points below the England average of 45%.
Is The Henry Box School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 93 families put The Henry Box School as their first choice for 105 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 93 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138210.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.