Welcome from the Headteacher

Gillotts is a school that takes great pride in its unique identity. It is one of four mixed 11-16 schools in south-east Oxfordshire and occupies a 33 acre site on the edge of Henley-on-Thames. Its 900 students come from Henley and the surrounding villages. The site incorporates a Victorian house as well as extensive grounds, both of which contribute to the school’s special character.

As a high-performing school, Gillotts places continuous improvement in teaching and learning at the heart of its development. However, more than this, the school is developing its thinking and practices to ensure that each student’s experience of the school is tailored to his or her needs. At the centre of this is the tutoring system. The tutors monitor the academic progress of each of their tutees, and work with them to develop their learning skills.  There is a strong pastoral focus too, recognising that students’ well-being is crucial to their learning.

Academic standards at Gillotts are both high and improving. In 2023, 67% of students achieved the benchmark of grade 5 or above in both English and maths, against a national average of 45%. Gillotts however also prides itself on being a welcoming and inclusive community. Its motto – ‘non nobis solum’ – translates as ‘not by ourselves alone’ and the sense of teamwork, collaboration and cooperation underpins the life of the school.

Please do come and visit us – you would be very welcome.

Enquiries should be addressed to Mrs L. Herbert, PA to the Headteacher, lherbert@gillotts.org.uk. Any information on this website can be made available in a paper copy.

Ms Catharine Darnton
Headteacher

 

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How to find us

Gillotts School
Gillotts Lane
Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 1PS


01491 574315