Park School, Oxford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 10 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Park School demonstrates exceptional commitment to keeping pupils safe through comprehensive safeguarding procedures, regular staff training, and careful oversight. Staff are alert to the specific vulnerabilities of pupils with special educational needs and respond appropriately. The school provides high staff-to-pupil ratios and well-maintained facilities across two sites, with thoughtful planning to manage growth gradually without compromising quality.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding is a priority with rigorous staff training, systematic recording of concerns, and weekly oversight meetings - All staff understand pupils' increased vulnerability and respond appropriately to their needs - High staff to pupil ratios with teachers and teaching assistants in every small class ensure constant supervision - Well-maintained, fit-for-purpose premises across two sites with new modular buildings providing additional space - Strong recruitment procedures that go beyond statutory requirements, including repeating Disclosure and Barring Service checks every three years
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - the school prioritises pupil protection through regular staff training, systematic recording of all concerns including 'nagging doubts', and formal weekly oversight meetings with appropriate external agency referrals.
Extracurricular Activities
Physical education using multi-use sports court and local community centre facilities
Park School is a specialist independent school for pupils aged 7-18 with special educational needs and disabilities. The school is likely to meet all relevant independent school standards if its material change request to increase pupil numbers to 108 is approved.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
56%
Available places
60 pupils
108 capacity
48 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Oxford
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Admissions Demand - Oxfordshire
Places available
7,684
Applications
6,969
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
96.5%
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