The Iffley Academy
URN: 139312 • Oxford OX4 4DU
Overview
- Name
- The Iffley Academy
- URN
- 139312
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE GALLERY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Yvette Fay (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01865747606
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Iffley Turn, Oxford OX4 4DU
Summary
The Iffley Academy, located in Oxford, is a mixed academy special converter catering to students with complex special educational needs and disabilities, primarily those with Moderate Cognition and Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties. With a current enrolment of 179 pupils, the academy operates with a capacity of 120 and is committed to providing a personalised approach to education, ensuring that each student is treated as an individual.
The academy's curriculum prioritises functional literacy and numeracy, alongside skills for independent living, employability, and healthy living. Iffley Academy is recognised for its innovative use of Restorative Approaches, fostering emotional understanding and strong relationships among students. This supportive environment enables students to thrive academically and socially, preparing them for successful transitions into adulthood.
Iffley Academy has established partnerships with local institutions, such as GLAM (Oxford Gardens Libraries and Museums), enhancing learning experiences through access to museum artefacts and career exploration opportunities. The academy was rated Outstanding in its latest Ofsted inspection in July 2024, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education.
The academy's curriculum prioritises functional literacy and numeracy, alongside skills for independent living, employability, and healthy living. Iffley Academy is recognised for its innovative use of Restorative Approaches, fostering emotional understanding and strong relationships among students. This supportive environment enables students to thrive academically and socially, preparing them for successful transitions into adulthood.
Iffley Academy has established partnerships with local institutions, such as GLAM (Oxford Gardens Libraries and Museums), enhancing learning experiences through access to museum artefacts and career exploration opportunities. The academy was rated Outstanding in its latest Ofsted inspection in July 2024, reflecting its commitment to excellence in education.
Useful links
- Meet Our Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Admissions (sen)
- Annual Reviews (sen)
- SEND information report (sen)
- EHCP Provision at The Iffley Academy (sen)
- Working In Partnership With Parents & Carers (sen)
- Home (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chilworth House School (65.5)
- Include - Oxfordshire (61.3)
- Oxford Brookes University (60.2)
- Northern House Academy (59.4)
- Mabel Prichard School (58.3)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE GALLERY TRUST
- Capacity
- 120
- Pupils
- 179
- Boys
- 122
- Girls
- 57
- FSM %
- 46.00
- Open date
- 2013-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-02-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 179 | 122 | 57 | 120 | 46.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 176 | 125 | 51 | 120 | 45.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 178 | 124 | 54 | 120 | 46.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 178 | 124 | 54 | 120 | 46.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 176 | 127 | 49 | 120 | 46.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 168 | 117 | 51 | 120 | 45.70 |
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