The Iffley Academy

The Iffley Academy, located in Oxfordshire (OX4 4DU), is a dynamic and multifaceted educational institution that caters to students from age 5 through 18. As an academy special converter, it serves a diverse community of students with complex special educational needs and disabilities, primarily focusing on moderately cognitively and learning-disabled individuals, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and/or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) difficulties.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, The Iffley Academy emphasizes individualized learning and offers a variety of academic programs that include the English Baccalaureate (EBacc) and supports for special education needs. The school has achieved an Outstanding status from its most recent Ofsted inspection and is part of an aspirational Multi Academy Trust—The Gallery Trust—which is committed to providing outstanding education and support for young people with special needs.

The educational environment at Iffley Academy includes a strong focus on character development and art education. They have achieved Platinum Artsmark status, the highest arts accolade awarded by Arts Council England, emphasizing the arts throughout the curriculum. Additionally, the school has a dedicated partnership with Oxford Gardens, Libraries, and Museums (GLAM), offering unique learning opportunities and experiences.

Iffley Academy is led by Headteacher Ms. Yvette Fay, who strives to foster strong relationships with parents and the broader community. The school also values emotional understanding, building strong relationships, and developing empathy for different perspectives, which are integral to their restorative approach, enabling students to participate fully in various learning opportunities and flourish.