Swalcliffe Park School CIO

Swalcliffe Park School continues to maintain the high standards set in its previous outstanding inspection, emphasizing a nurturing approach that supports the personal and social development of its pupils with autism spectrum conditions. The school’s 'quality of life framework' enables tailored support from the outset, allowing pupils to thrive in a safe and caring environment. The curriculum is well-aligned with the individual needs of pupils, promoting independence and self-motivation, which is particularly evident in the sixth form where students demonstrate exceptional learning outcomes.

Strengths

• Pupils receive highly individualised and specialist support from day one.
• The school's curriculum is meticulously tailored to meet diverse learning needs.
• Staff expertise enhances the quality of learning and access for all pupils.
• Pupils exhibit fluent reading skills and enthusiasm for reading.
• Personal development opportunities are exemplary, preparing pupils for future challenges.
• Well-planned careers programs provide valuable work experience opportunities.

In 2024–25 pupils at Swalcliffe Park School CIO attended 90.1% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 20.0% of pupils were persistently absent, missing at least one session in ten (nationally 35.3%).

Sessions missed

Pupils persistently absent

Source: Department for Education, Pupil absence in schools in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Persistent absence means missing 10% or more of sessions; severe absence means 50% or more. No figures were published for 2019/20.

In 2024–25, 2.7% of pupils at Swalcliffe Park School CIO were suspended at least once (nationally 5.1%). No pupils were permanently excluded.

Pupils suspended at least once

Source: Department for Education, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). A pupil can be suspended more than once, so suspensions per 100 pupils can be higher than the share of pupils suspended. Very small numbers are hidden by the DfE. Exclusion figures dropped in 2020 and 2021 because of school closures.

In 2025–26 Swalcliffe Park School CIO had 73 pupils, 97.3% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 98.6%).

It says it provides for: social, emotional and mental health; speech, language and communication needs; autistic spectrum disorder.

Pupils by main type of need

Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded non-maintained special school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Swalcliffe Park School CIO's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Swalcliffe Park School CIO is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2024.

When was Swalcliffe Park School CIO last inspected by Ofsted?

Swalcliffe Park School CIO was last inspected in December 2024.

How many pupils does Swalcliffe Park School CIO have?

Swalcliffe Park School CIO has 73 pupils on roll.

What age range does Swalcliffe Park School CIO cover?

Swalcliffe Park School CIO for pupils aged 10 to 19.

What are Swalcliffe Park School CIO's GCSE results?

In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 17.1, and 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.

Where is Swalcliffe Park School CIO?

Swalcliffe Park School CIO is at Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5EP.