New sixth form block takes shape at Henley Bank School

The new two-storey teaching block will enhance the school’s existing post 16 facilities and create an additional 150 places for 11 to 16-year-olds.

During a recent visit to the site, councillors and staff spoke about the impact of the new build.

The new sixth form block will include six new classrooms, alongside a dedicated common room and private study areas, designed to give students a calm, disruption‑free space to focus on their learning.

The sixth form block is scheduled to open in September 2026, ready to welcome both existing students and a new intake progressing from Year 11 into Year 12.

The build is being led by The Greenshaw Learning Academy Trust.

Cllr Linda Cohen, Cabinet Member for Education at Gloucestershire County Council, said: “This investment in a new sixth form block at Henley Bank School is about making sure young people have access to high‑quality, modern learning environments that support their ambitions.

“The new facilities will give students the space they need to study, collaborate and thrive, while helping the school continue to grow and serve the local community.

“We’re pleased to see this important project taking shape and look forward to welcoming students into the new building in September 2026.”

Faye Bradbury, Head of Henley Bank School, said: “We’re really excited to get the new Sixth Form block as part of Henley Bank High School. It’s going to give us better spaces which are bespoke to our Sixth formers and will provide them, and the rest of the school, lots of fantastic new opportunities to support them in their next steps.”

To find out more, watch the video from the visit