Gosford Hill School is a mainstream secondary school in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 182 of its 825 pupils (22.1%) were getting SEN support and 22 (2.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 825 pupils
- Ofsted report card (2026)
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Oxfordshire.
22.1% get SEN support
182 of 825 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
2.7% have an EHC plan
22 of 825 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health77
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia45
- Moderate learning difficulty30
- Autism28
- Speech, language and communication17
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 825 (places for 1,100)
- Headteacher
- Mr Nigel Sellars
- Part of
- River Learning Trust
- Free school meals
- 20.2% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Oxfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 138897
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Oxfordshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Report card, March 2026: Expected standard in 6 of 7 areas
Inspected in March 2026 under Ofsted’s new report cards, which grade each area separately, from Exceptional to Urgent improvement, instead of one overall grade.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Post-16Expected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Contact and getting there
Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 2NT
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- LVS Oxford Independent · Ages 11–20 2.0 miles
- Woodeaton Manor School Special school · Ages 7–18 · Ofsted: Inadequate 2.4 miles
- The Cherwell School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 2.9 miles
- The Marlborough Church of England School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 3.5 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Edward Feild Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 19.5%, EHC plans 5.1% 0.1 miles
- St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 13.2%, EHC plans 3.4% 0.2 miles
- West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 9.1%, EHC plans 5.8% 0.2 miles
All mainstream schools in Oxfordshire SEND schools in Oxfordshire
Questions about Gosford Hill School
How many pupils at Gosford Hill School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 182 of the 825 pupils (22.1%) were getting SEN support and 22 (2.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Gosford Hill School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (77 pupils), dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (45 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (30 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Gosford Hill School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Gosford Hill School?
Through Oxfordshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Gosford Hill School?
You can ask for Gosford Hill School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Gosford Hill School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Cherwell School, about 2.9 miles away.
Where is Gosford Hill School?
Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 2NT, in Oxfordshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.