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The Henry Box School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMs Wendy Hemmingsley

corporate_fareTHE MILL ACADEMY

location_onWitney, OX28 4AX

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,060

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Attainment 8

42.2

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GCSE Rank

#30 in Oxfordshire

#2,220 of 3,216 nationally

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The Henry Box School is a Academy converter secondary school in Witney, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Henry Box School is an academy converter in Witney, Oxfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE MILL ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,075 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 42.2, placing the school #30 in Oxfordshire and #2,220 of 3,216 nationally. 35.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 13.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 53.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 28.1% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

42.2

Grade 5+ E&M

35.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)13.4%

Entering EBacc27.40%

EBacc APS3.57

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.80%

EBacc APS3.3

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc15%

EBacc APS3.76

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.84

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS3.9

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.05

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS4

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*12.4%

Achieving A*–A28.1%

Achieving A*–B53.0%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate98.3%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate92.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate92.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate93.5%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 February 2023

Inspection Report

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21 November 2017

Inspection Report

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25 June 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-11-21

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-06-25

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

8.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.2%(45 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,075 pupils. During this period, there were 86 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 8.0%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,075	86	8.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,081	123	11.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,070	134	12.5%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,085	119	11.0%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,076	141	13.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,076	115	10.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,060	109	10.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,063	112	10.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,061	71	6.7%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,061	126	11.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,063	74	7.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,097	70	6.4%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,087	22	2.0%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,087	81	7.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,073	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,073	59	5.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,075	83	7.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,123	42	3.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,131	74	6.5%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,139	91	8.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,140	47	4.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,139	32	2.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,147	25	2.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,219	25	2.1%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,226	73	6.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,229	37	3.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 52 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 34 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 21 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

71.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

71.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

14.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree6%

agree44%

disagree23%

strongly disagree19%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree11%

agree38%

disagree37%

strongly disagree11%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree27%

disagree15%

strongly disagree17%

don't know2%

not applicable15%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes20%

no80%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree3%

agree34%

disagree38%

strongly disagree21%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree18%

agree51%

disagree11%

strongly disagree9%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree46%

disagree15%

strongly disagree9%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree19%

agree50%

disagree20%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree63%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree58%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know8%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree17%

agree42%

disagree16%

strongly disagree13%

don't know12%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes63%

no37%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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