Henley Bank High School
Mill Lane, Gloucester, GL3 4QFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Henley Bank High School is a secondary school in Gloucester for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 7th of 11 secondary schools in Gloucester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 29 June 2022
Henley Bank is an inclusive school that adopts the motto 'We are all on the same mountain, just a different journey to the top'. Pupils are taught to celebrate difference and live out the school values, which include ambition and respect. Pupils belong to a college system. This develops their sense of community and belonging. Pupils also enjoy the competitive side of being in different colleges. Pupils study an exciting range of subjects on their learning journey. There are a growing number of courses to choose from as they move into Year 10. Pupils appreciate the advice that staff provide to support them with their next steps. Staff are supportive of pupils' well-being. One example is how the school have created the role of pupil mental health ambassadors. They are having a positive impact on how other pupils feel. Pupils can attend clubs, such as golf and Pride, and become green influencers. Leaders have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils benefit from disruption- free learning. They value this positive learning environment. There are respectful relationships between staff and pupils. Bullying is rare. If incidents occur, leaders take swift and effective action. Therefore, pupils feel safe in school.
What the school should improve
- Pupils who are at the early stages of reading do not benefit from an effective phonics curriculum. Consequently, some pupils who struggle to read do not receive the precise support they need to catch up quickly. Leaders must ensure that there is high-quality teaching of phonics, so pupils benefit from the support they need to help them learn to read well.
- The proportion of pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils who participate in extra-curricular activities is lower than their peers. As a result, some pupils are not broadening their school experience beyond learning in the classroom. Leaders should ensure that a greater number of such pupils take up the opportunities provided to participate in enrichment activities beyond the curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
150 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
916 pupils on roll, with places for 850
Schools near Henley Bank High School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chosen Hill School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 48.6 |
| Churchdown School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 51.5 |
| Barnwood Park School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sir Thomas Rich's School | 3 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Attainment 8: 77.2 |
| Gloucester Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Attainment 8: 36.6 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Stephen Derry
- Phone
- 01452863372
- Address
- Mill Lane, Gloucester, GL3 4QF
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 145480
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.