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.

Academic standards at Gillotts are both high and improving. In 2025, 76% 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.

As a high-performing school, Gillotts places continuous improvement in teaching and learning at the heart of its development. There is a strong pastoral focus too, recognising that students’ well-being is crucial to their learning. 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 wider skills.

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. Any information on this website can be made available in a paper copy.

Ms Catharine Darnton
Headteacher

Gillotts School is an academy which is part of the River Learning Trust which is an exempt charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales with registered company number 7966500 and its registered office is c/o Rose Hill Primary School, The Oval, Oxford, OX4 4SF