Abbey Woods Academy is a mainstream primary school in Wallingford, Oxfordshire, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 35 of its 138 pupils (25.4%) were getting SEN support and 16 (11.6%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 138 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Oxfordshire.
25.4% get SEN support
35 of 138 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
11.6% have an EHC plan
16 of 138 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Higher than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health16
- Speech, language and communication15
- Moderate learning difficulty9
- Autism6
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 primary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 138 (places for 280)
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Mandy Jacques
- Part of
- Anthem Schools Trust
- Free school meals
- 41% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Oxfordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 139709
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
Rated Good, June 2023
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Wimblestraw Road, Berinsfield, Wallingford, OX10 7LZ
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Kingfisher School Special school · Ages 2–19 · Ofsted: Good 4.1 miles
- Orion Academy Special school · Ages 10–18 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 4.2 miles
- Rush Common School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 4.2 miles
- Fitzharrys School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 4.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Dorchester St Birinus Church of England School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 27.6%, EHC plans 3.9% 1.2 miles
- Clifton Hampden Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 21.3%, EHC plans 3.8% 1.5 miles
- Long Wittenham (Church of England) Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 13.6%, EHC plans 9.1% 1.9 miles
All mainstream schools in Oxfordshire SEND schools in Oxfordshire
Questions about Abbey Woods Academy
How many pupils at Abbey Woods Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 35 of the 138 pupils (25.4%) were getting SEN support and 16 (11.6%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Abbey Woods Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (16 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (15 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (9 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Abbey Woods Academy?
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 Abbey Woods Academy?
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 Abbey Woods Academy?
You can ask for Abbey Woods Academy 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 Abbey Woods Academy 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 Rush Common School, about 4.2 miles away.
Where is Abbey Woods Academy?
Wimblestraw Road, Berinsfield, Wallingford, OX10 7LZ, 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.