Northern House Academy
URN: 147784 • Oxford OX2 7JN
Overview
- Name
- Northern House Academy
- URN
- 147784
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE GALLERY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 59.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ricky Stevens (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01865557004
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- South Parade, Oxford OX2 7JN
Summary
Northern House Academy is an Outstanding special school located in Oxford, Oxfordshire, catering to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. The school serves 85 students, all of whom have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), ensuring that special educational needs are central to its ethos. Established in 1938, Northern House has a rich history of supporting students with additional needs and has undergone significant development to enhance its facilities, including the addition of modern classrooms and a dedicated SEND base.
The academy is part of The Gallery Trust, a multi-academy trust focused on providing exceptional education for young people with special educational needs. Northern House Academy promotes a nurturing environment where values such as Happiness, Expectations, Nurture, Consistency, Understanding, and Positivity (HENCUP) guide its approach to learning and community building.
The school actively fosters a sense of belonging and togetherness among pupils, encouraging strong relationships and personal growth. Regular events, such as the annual Family Fun Day, highlight the school's commitment to building connections between families and the wider community, celebrating the achievements and progress of its students.
The academy is part of The Gallery Trust, a multi-academy trust focused on providing exceptional education for young people with special educational needs. Northern House Academy promotes a nurturing environment where values such as Happiness, Expectations, Nurture, Consistency, Understanding, and Positivity (HENCUP) guide its approach to learning and community building.
The school actively fosters a sense of belonging and togetherness among pupils, encouraging strong relationships and personal growth. Regular events, such as the annual Family Fun Day, highlight the school's commitment to building connections between families and the wider community, celebrating the achievements and progress of its students.
Useful links
- Masked Reader (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Admissions (sen)
- Annual Reviews (sen)
- Oxfordshire Local Offer (sen)
- Home (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Ofsted Inspection (other)
- Ethos & Values (other)
- Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chilworth House School (65.5)
- Include - Oxfordshire (61.3)
- Oxford Brookes University (60.2)
- The Iffley Academy (59.9)
- Mabel Prichard School (58.3)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE GALLERY TRUST
- Capacity
- 86
- Pupils
- 85
- Boys
- 71
- Girls
- 14
- FSM %
- 51.80
- Open date
- 2020-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 85 | 71 | 14 | 86 | 51.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 87 | 75 | 12 | 86 | 55.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 82 | 75 | 7 | 86 | 63.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 82 | 75 | 7 | 86 | 63.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 88 | 75 | 13 | 86 | 56.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 86 |
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