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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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