Swalcliffe Park School CIO is a non-maintained special school, run by a charity in Banbury, Oxfordshire, for boys aged 10 to 19. It supports autism and SEMH.
- Ages 10–19
- 73 pupils
- Boys only
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Non-maintained special school
- Ages
- 10 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys only
- Pupils
- 73 (places for 76)
- Headteacher
- Mr Rob Piner (Principal)
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Free school meals
- 0% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Oxfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 123331
Needs it supports
2 needs: autism, SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Oxfordshire (9)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Oxfordshire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, May 2015; standards maintained (November 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in May 2015. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, November 2024).
Contact and getting there
Swalcliffe, Banbury, OX15 5EP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Shenington Church of England Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 3.2 miles
- The Warriner School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 3.6 miles
- Bloxham Grove Academy Special school · Ages 7–18 3.8 miles
All SEND schools in Oxfordshire
By need in Oxfordshire: Autism (20) · Speech and language (14) · SEMH (10) · Severe learning (10) · PMLD (10) · Moderate learning (9) · Hearing (7) · Physical (7) · Dyslexia and SpLD (6) · Vision (5) · Multi-sensory (4)
Questions about Swalcliffe Park School CIO
How do I get a place at Swalcliffe Park School CIO?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Swalcliffe Park School CIO. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Swalcliffe Park School CIO support?
Autism and social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Swalcliffe Park School CIO take?
Aged 10 to 19, boys only.
What is Swalcliffe Park School CIO’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2024 at its last graded inspection. Newer inspections no longer give a single overall grade, so read the latest report for the full picture.
Where is Swalcliffe Park School CIO?
Swalcliffe, Banbury, OX15 5EP, in Oxfordshire.
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