Rupert House School vs Valley Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rupert House School
Henley-on-Thames · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
214 students
Valley Road School
Henley-on-Thames · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
165 students
| Measure | Rupert House School Henley-on-Thames, South East | Valley Road School Henley-on-Thames, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #40 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #147 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 214 | 165 |
| Pupils on roll | 214 | 165 |
| Free school meals | – | 4.2% |
| Capacity filled | 82.3% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 94% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 23% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Henley-on-Thames | Henley-on-Thames |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.ruperthouse.org | www.valley-road.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rupert House School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 165.
- •Rupert House School is a independent 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 Rupert House School better than Valley Road School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Rupert House School and Valley Road School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Henley-on-Thames and Henley-on-Thames in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rupert House School: 214. Valley Road School: 165. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rupert House School and Valley Road School rank in South East?
Rupert House School is unranked and Valley Road School is 40th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).