Frieth Church of England Combined School is a mainstream primary school in Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 10 of its 185 pupils (5.4%) were getting SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 185 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Buckinghamshire.
5.4% get SEN support
10 of 185 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
0.5% have an EHC plan
1 of 185 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 185 (places for 148)
- Headteacher
- Mr Martin Gosling
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 4.3% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Buckinghamshire
- School reference (URN)
- 110461
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Buckinghamshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, June 2026: Expected standard in 4 of 7 areas
Inspected in June 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, April 2022).
Contact and getting there
Frieth Church of England Combined School, Frieth, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6PR
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire Independent · Ages 13–16 · Ofsted: Good 3.0 miles
- Chiltern Wood School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 3.5 miles
- The Disraeli School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 4.4 miles
- Kings Wood School and Nursery Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 5.9 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Cadmore End CofE School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 20.7%, EHC plans 7.3% 1.9 miles
- Cressex Community School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 16.2%, EHC plans 4.7% 3.0 miles
- Booker Hill Primary School & Nursery Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 24.7%, EHC plans 2.1% 3.0 miles
All mainstream schools in Buckinghamshire SEND schools in Buckinghamshire
Questions about Frieth Church of England Combined School
How many pupils at Frieth Church of England Combined School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 10 of the 185 pupils (5.4%) were getting SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Frieth Church of England Combined School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Frieth Church of England Combined School?
Through Buckinghamshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Frieth Church of England Combined School?
You can ask for Frieth Church of England Combined School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Frieth Church of England Combined School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Disraeli School, about 4.4 miles away.
Where is Frieth Church of England Combined School?
Frieth Church of England Combined School, Frieth, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6PR, in Buckinghamshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.