Oxford Montessori Schools

Oxford Montessori Schools (Forest Farm) is performing well overall, with strong leadership that fosters a supportive environment for both students and staff. The school promotes good academic achievement through effective teaching and a broad curriculum, enabling pupils to develop self-discipline and confidence. The nurturing atmosphere is highlighted by the positive relationships among pupils, parents, and staff, contributing to a good understanding of welfare, health, and safety. While the overall effectiveness is rated as good, there are areas for improvement, particularly in ensuring all lessons consistently engage students and enhance their understanding of cultural diversity.

Strengths

• Strong leadership and management that inspire staff and pupils.
• Good academic achievement with high expectations from teachers.
• Nurturing environment that promotes self-discipline and confidence.
• Positive relationships among pupils, parents, and staff.
• Effective safeguarding and welfare provision for pupils.

Areas for Improvement

• A small minority of lessons are only adequate rather than good or outstanding.
• Inadequate lessons lead to pupils becoming passive learners.
• Insufficient opportunities for pupils to engage with diverse cultural traditions.

In 2025–26, 22.6% of pupils at Oxford Montessori Schools were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 34.7% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).

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 independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.

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What is Oxford Montessori Schools's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for Oxford Montessori Schools is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.

When was Oxford Montessori Schools last inspected by Ofsted?

Oxford Montessori Schools was last inspected in April 2013.

How many pupils does Oxford Montessori Schools have?

Oxford Montessori Schools has 124 pupils on roll.

What age range does Oxford Montessori Schools cover?

Oxford Montessori Schools for pupils aged 2 to 17.

Where is Oxford Montessori Schools?

Oxford Montessori Schools is at Forest Farm, Elsfield, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9UW.