MixedIndependent

Rupert House School

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, South East · RG9 2BN

A small independent prep in Henley-on-Thames, Rupert House educates around 210 boys and girls from ages 3 to 11. Its standout feature is an exceptionally generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly six to one, which allows close attention to each child during the early and primary years. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded the school its top grade of "excellent" for both education quality and personal development, and found it fully compliant on regulatory matters. With no religious affiliation and a co-educational intake, it suits families seeking an intimate, well-supported start to their child's education before the 11+ transition.

210

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£20,940

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 3-11
Pupils: 210
Pupil:teacher ratio: 6
Location: Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, South East
Website: https://www.ruperthouse.org/
Telephone: 01491 574263

Headteacher

Head Nick Armitage

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Teaching & academics

The ISI's "excellent" rating for the quality of pupils' education reflects strong teaching across the prep years, supported by very small classes. Nearly 17 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting the school is set up to identify and help children who learn differently. Academic Scholarships recognise able pupils, alongside awards in art, sport and riding.

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 16.92%
EHC plans: 0%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

Sport Development ProgrammeAcademic ScholarshipArt ScholarshipRiding Scholarship

Beyond the classroom

Specialist provision extends well beyond the classroom, with a Sport Development Programme and scholarships in art and riding pointing to genuine breadth. These pathways give children the chance to develop particular talents while still within a small primary setting.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: None
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Pupils are permitted to bring mobile phones into school with permission from the head but must be left in the school office. In exceptional circumstances, and for health reasons only, a pupil may carry a mobile phone with them around school. In year 6, and with the head's and parent(s)' agreement, pupils are allowed to walk home on their own at the end of the school day and may bring a mobile phone to school on this understanding that they must leave it in the school office at the beginning of the day.