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Frieth Church of England Combined School

Voluntary aided school · Henley-on-Thames · RG9 6PR

Ages 4–11 · 185 pupils · Buckinghamshire

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Ofsted

Strong standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

69%

Overall absence

5.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-06-02

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)69%
Higher standard (RWM)23%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
106.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
112.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.3%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.6%
Enrolments in measure
117

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

185 pupils · 148 places

Pupils on roll
185
Boys / girls
78 / 107
School capacity
148
Capacity fill
185 / 148 (125%)
Free school meals
4.3%
FSM pupils
8
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Oxford
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary aided school
Headteacher
Mr Martin Gosling

Location

Address
Frieth Church of England Combined School, Frieth
Postcode
RG9 6PR
Town
Henley-on-Thames
County
Oxfordshire
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
District
Buckinghamshire
Constituency
Wycombe
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary aided school (primary), Ages 4–11, in Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, 185 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 4.3%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Oxford.

Open schools in Henley-on-Thames
12
Primary schools in Henley-on-Thames
8
Academies among open schools in Henley-on-Thames
17% (2)
Open schools in RG9
14
Primary in RG9
9
Open schools in Buckinghamshire LA
277
Primary in Buckinghamshire LA
185

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Lane End Primary School

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    High Wycombe · HP14 3EJ · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS26%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM51.7%

    1.3 miles away

  • Cadmore End CofE School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    High Wycombe · HP14 3PE · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS211%
    • Absence11.1%
    • FSM34.6%

    1.8 miles away

  • Ibstone CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    High Wycombe · HP14 3XZ · Buckinghamshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS254%
    • Absence8.0%
    • FSM5.0%

    2.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Martin Gosling
Telephone
01494881554
Website
www.friethschool.co.uk

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