Park School, Oxford
Park School is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 18 in Oxford.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Park School in detail
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Park School has an education, health and care plan (60 of 60 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Park School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chipping Norton Golf Club (opposite), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Park School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 7th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 11 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2025 inspection report.
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
Latest from Park School
Park School Newsletters 2026-2027
9 Sep 2026
Safeguarding Secondary Newsletter - July 2026
13 Jul 2026
Safeguarding Primary Newsletter - July 2026
13 Jul 2026
Change of School Day Timings September 2026
1 Jul 2026
Safeguarding Primary Newsletter - June 2026
2 Jun 2026
Safeguarding Secondary Newsletter - June 2026
2 Jun 2026
From Park School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
56%
Available places
60 pupils
108 places
48 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Oxford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oxford
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
7,654
Applications
6,814
Got 1st preference
85.4%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
60
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Park School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
60
Total Pupils
42
Boys
18
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Park School
What are GCSE results like at Park School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Park School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Park School?
Park School has around 60 pupils on roll.
Does Park School have specialist SEN provision?
Park School is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to Park School?
Park School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Park School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Park School?
Park School is at Southcombe, Chipping Norton, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX7 5QH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)