St Mary's Preparatory
St Mary's Preparatory is an independent school in Henley-On-Thames for pupils aged 3 to 11. It has 102 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for St Mary's Preparatory is Good, from an inspection in September 2008.
Ofsted inspection: September 2008.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 13 St Andrew's Road Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 1HS |
| Reference Number | 123280 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 102 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.1%
Girls: 54.9% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
St Mary's School offers a good education for its pupils, emphasizing a stimulating and enjoyable learning environment. With a well-rounded curriculum that includes specialists from Key Stage 1 and a focus on personal development, students are motivated and make good progress. The school has successfully met all regulatory requirements and is well-supported by parents, reflecting a strong community sentiment. This inspection marks the school's first evaluation by Ofsted since its opening in 1926.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2008 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2008 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Good quality teaching with some outstanding features.
- Strong focus on literacy and numeracy leading to good progress.
- Specialist subject teaching enhances the curriculum's quality.
- Pupils' personal development and welfare are well supported.
- High levels of parental support and effective communication.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of a unified school marking policy.
In 2025–26, 26.5% of pupils at St Mary's Preparatory were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is St Mary's Preparatory's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for St Mary's Preparatory is Good, from an inspection in September 2008.
When was St Mary's Preparatory last inspected by Ofsted?
St Mary's Preparatory was last inspected in September 2008.
How many pupils does St Mary's Preparatory have?
St Mary's Preparatory has 102 pupils on roll.
What age range does St Mary's Preparatory cover?
St Mary's Preparatory for pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is St Mary's Preparatory?
St Mary's Preparatory is at 13 St Andrew's Road, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1HS.