Gillotts School vs Valley Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 625 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillotts School
Henley-on-Thames · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
934 students
Valley Road School
Henley-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
| Measure | Gillotts School Henley-on-Thames, South East | Valley Road School Henley-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 93 Top 5% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #53 of 679 | #40 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #181 of 4,090 | #147 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 934 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 934 | 165 |
| Free school meals | 10.2% | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 61.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 76% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 86.5% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.74 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Henley-on-Thames | Henley-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.gillotts.org.uk | www.valley-road.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Valley Road School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.3 vs 93.1).
- •Gillotts School is the larger school with 934 students compared with 165.
- •Gillotts School is a academy school while Valley Road School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gillotts School better than Valley Road School?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Road School ranks higher (97.3 vs 93.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gillotts School and Valley Road School?
About 625 m in a straight line, between Henley-on-Thames and Henley-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gillotts School: 934. Valley Road School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gillotts School and Valley Road School rank in South East?
Gillotts School is 53rd of 679 and Valley Road School is 40th of 2,471 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).