The Iffley Academy is a special academy in Oxford, Oxfordshire, for children and young people aged 5 to 18. It supports autism, SEMH and moderate learning.
- Ages 5–18
- 180 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 5 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 180 (places for 120)
- Headteacher
- Ms Liz Stiemer (Headteacher)
- Part of
- The Gallery Trust
- Opened
- 1 February 2013
- Free school meals
- 44.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Oxfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 139312
Needs it supports
3 needs: autism, SEMH and 1 more
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Communication and interaction
Cognition and learning
- Moderate learning difficulty Other schools for this in Oxfordshire (8)
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, December 2014; school remains Outstanding (July 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in December 2014. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, July 2024).
Contact and getting there
Iffley Turn, Oxford, OX4 4DU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Orion Academy Special school · Ages 10–18 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 1.5 miles
- Mabel Prichard School Special school · Ages 2–19 1.7 miles
- Oxfordshire Hospital School Special school · Ages 5–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 1.7 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 The Iffley Academy
How do I get a place at The Iffley Academy?
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 The Iffley Academy. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does The Iffley Academy support?
Autism, social, emotional and mental health and moderate learning difficulty. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does The Iffley Academy take?
Aged 5 to 18, boys and girls.
What is The Iffley Academy’s Ofsted rating?
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in July 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 The Iffley Academy?
Iffley Turn, Oxford, OX4 4DU, in Oxfordshire.
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