The Iffley Academy

The Iffley Academy continues to excel as an outstanding school, providing a highly nurturing environment that caters to the individual needs of its pupils, which include those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Pupils are proud of their school and demonstrate remarkable progress academically, socially, and emotionally. The school’s curriculum is carefully designed to be aspirational and personalized, ensuring that all students, including disadvantaged pupils, achieve at high levels from their various starting points. With exceptional support systems in place, such as 'mend it' conversations and life skills training, pupils not only thrive academically but also grow into independent individuals prepared for adult life.

Strengths

• Highly personalized curriculum tailored to individual needs
• Exceptional care and support for pupils' SEND
• Strong emphasis on personal development and life skills
• High expectations and a culture of achievement
• Excellent reading support and interventions
• Effective careers advice and transition support
• High pupil attendance and positive school atmosphere
• Staff morale is high and workload is considered

In 2024–25 pupils at The Iffley Academy attended 90.2% of sessions (the national figure for special schools was 87.2%). 22.4% 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, 0.0% of pupils at The Iffley Academy 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 The Iffley Academy had 7.3 pupils for each teacher (the national figure for special schools was 6.6). Of its teachers in 2024–25, 14.6% were no longer at the school a year later (nationally 14.5%).

Pupils per teacher

Teachers who left the school within a year

Source: Department for Education, School workforce in England. Each year is the one the school year ends in (2025 is 2024/25). Pupils per teacher counts full-time-equivalent pupils and teachers. Turnover is the share of a year's teachers (full-time equivalent) who were not at the school the following year, whether they moved to another school or left state-funded teaching. Turnover and sickness figures run one year behind the ratios. Sick leave is the share of teachers who took at least one day in the year, so it swings widely at small schools, where a few teachers can make it 0% or 100%. The national figures are for all state schools of the same type.

In 2025–26 The Iffley Academy had 180 pupils, 100.0% of them with an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 99.5%).

It says it provides for: moderate learning difficulty.

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

In 2024–25 The Iffley Academy received £30,740 and spent £25,769 for each of its 179 pupils. It ended the year with reserves of £748,000 (£4,178 per pupil).

Across all 7 schools of The Gallery Trust, income was £32,565 and spending £30,704 per pupil.

Income per pupil

Spending per pupil

Source: Department for Education, Financial Benchmarking and Insights Tool. Each year is the one the financial year ends in (2024 is 2023–24). Academy figures include a share of the trust's central services, shared out by pupil numbers, and are rounded to the nearest £1,000. Premises costs were defined differently from 2024, so compare them across that gap with care.

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All schools in Oxford · Oxfordshire local authority: places and applications

The Iffley Academy is part of The Gallery Trust, which runs 7 schools. The nearest others:

• Orion Academy Oxford
• Mabel Prichard School Oxford
• Northern House Academy Oxford
• Springfield School Witney
• Bardwell School Bicester
• Bloxham Grove Academy Banbury

What is The Iffley Academy's Ofsted rating?

The latest Ofsted rating for The Iffley Academy is Outstanding, from an inspection in September 2024.

When was The Iffley Academy last inspected by Ofsted?

The Iffley Academy was last inspected in September 2024.

How many pupils does The Iffley Academy have?

The Iffley Academy has 180 pupils on roll.

What age range does The Iffley Academy cover?

The Iffley Academy for pupils aged 5 to 18.

Where is The Iffley Academy?

The Iffley Academy is at Iffley Turn, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4DU.