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
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.
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.
Useful links
- News & Events (calendar)
- Privacy Policy (download)
- Cookie Policy (download)
- Slavery Statement (download)
- Terms & Conditions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Contact Us (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Referrals and admissions (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chilworth House School (65.5)
- Include - Oxfordshire (61.3)
- Oxford Brookes University (60.2)
- The Iffley Academy (59.9)
- Northern House Academy (59.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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