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Shiplake College

Other independent school · Henley-on-Thames, RG9 4BW

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,071 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages11 to 19
Pupils575 of 600 places
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Tyrone Howe
Local authorityOxfordshire
Opened20 May 1959
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 123285.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolOxfordshireEngland
Attainment 8 score32.346.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%65.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%47.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%15.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%61.3%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 473--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolOxfordshireEngland
Average points per A-level entry34.9633.4635
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels34.313435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better2.9%15.6%17.5%
A-level progress score0.23--
A-level progressAbove average--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study92--
Average applied general gradeDist--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils575
Girls176
Boys399
SEN support217
EHC plan5

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destination76.8%
Higher education56.8%
Employment16.8%
Not sustained12.6%
Apprenticeship2.1%
Further education1.1%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Shiplake College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimaryShiplake Church of England SchoolVoluntary aided school
Outstanding
1.1 miAll-throughThe Piggott SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.3 miPrimaryRobert Piggott CofE Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Unrated
1.4 miPrimaryRobert Piggott CofE Infant SchoolAcademy converter
Unrated
1.7 miPrimaryPolehampton Church of England Junior SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.8 miPrimaryPolehampton Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Shiplake College

How does Shiplake College rank in England?

Shiplake College ranks 1,071 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

How many pupils attend Shiplake College?

Shiplake College has 575 pupils aged 11 to 19, with capacity for 600.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.