Park School

URN: 123326 • Oxford OX7 5QH

Overview

Name
Park School
URN
123326
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
48.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Hannah Fletcher (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01608644621
Website
Visit
Address
Southcombe, Oxford OX7 5QH

Summary

Park School is an independent special school located in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, catering to boys and girls aged 7 to 18 with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. With a current enrolment of 54 pupils and a capacity of 88, the school provides a supportive and inclusive environment tailored to the individual needs of each student, often based on their Education, Health and Care plans.

The school operates with small class sizes, typically a maximum of five students, allowing for personalised education and focused attention from qualified teachers. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and holistic, encompassing essential skills in literacy, numeracy, ICT, and science, while also promoting personal, social, and emotional development. Park School aims to empower students, helping them build confidence and self-esteem as they prepare for future opportunities and responsibilities.

In addition to academic support, Park School fosters a strong sense of community and encourages pupils to express their preferences and make choices. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students, aiming to reintegrate them into mainstream education where appropriate.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
7 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
88
Pupils
54
Boys
37
Girls
17
FSM %
Open date
1995-06-06
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-03-17
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 54 37 17 88
2024-09-11 45 34 11 64
2023-09-11 38 32 6 54 0.00
2022-09-11 38 32 6 54 0.00
2021-09-11 34 28 6 40
2020-09-11 24 16 8 40

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