Springfield School, WITNEY
Springfield School is a special school for pupils aged 3 to 16 in Witney, part of The Gallery Trust.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Springfield School in detail
The trust
Springfield School is one of 7 schools run by The Gallery Trust, an academy trust.
What parents say
21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Springfield School (as of September 2025): 86% would recommend the school, 86% say their child is happy there and 0% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (0%).
Where pupils go next
Of the 9 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 56% to a further education college.
Who goes there
27.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (75%), Mixed (11%) and Asian (6%).
Almost every pupil at Springfield School has an education, health and care plan (125 of 125 in 2026). The most common need among them is a severe learning difficulty.
Springfield School has a resourced provision for severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 110 places, 113 pupils on roll.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Combe (Oxon) Rail Station, about 4.2 miles away in a straight line.
16 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Co-op (adjacent), 180 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Springfield School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Springfield School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in July 2020. Before that, as Springfield School (URN 123334), it was rated Good in February 2014.
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
A vibrant community ethos makes this school a positive and nurturing place to learn. Pupils enjoy coming to school. Staff know pupils very well. There are warm, caring relationships. Pupils know they are valued and that their opinions matter in this inclusive school. Consistent and high expectations for behaviour help pupils to feel safe. The environment is calm. Staff provide high-quality support and care.
Pupils' education, health and care (EHC) plans sit at the heart of each pupil's school journey. The curriculum is carefully tailored to pupils' individual needs. Pupils access learning in ways that meet their sensory and physical needs well.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
All pupils have an EHC plan. With guidance from external specialists when required, the school identifies the additional needs of pupils accurately.
The school's curriculum, including in the early years, is broad and ambitious. Pupils study a range of national curriculum subjects. Pupils can also achieve in other areas, for example in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme. Most pupils achieve relevant qualifications and are ready for the next stage in their education, employment or training when they leave Springfield School.
From Ofsted's October 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
At a Glance
27.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
Resourced provision: SLD, PMLD
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
21 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with Springfield School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Springfield School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Springfield School is in Oxfordshire; for families living there:
- Oxfordshire's school travel policy: Free home to school travel assistance
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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
117%
Over capacity
125 pupils
107 places
18 pupils over capacity
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - WITNEY
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for WITNEY
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.
Inspection History
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
125
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Springfield School has a resourced provision for severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 110 places, 113 pupils on roll.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
125
Total Pupils
79
Boys
46
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
6.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,666
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.0%
Overall absence
25.0%
Persistent absence
108
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Springfield School
What are SATs results like at Springfield School?
Of the pupils at Springfield School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 0% reached the expected standard in reading and 0% did so in maths.
What is Springfield School's Ofsted rating?
Springfield School has had no graded Ofsted inspection since it took its current form in July 2020. Before that, as Springfield School (URN 123334), it was rated Good in February 2014.
What is the catchment area for Springfield School?
No fixed boundary. When Springfield School is oversubscribed, Oxfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Springfield School?
Springfield School has around 125 pupils on roll. 27% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Springfield School have specialist SEN provision?
Springfield School has a resourced provision for severe learning difficulties and profound and multiple learning difficulties: 110 places, 113 pupils on roll.
What is attendance like at Springfield School?
9% of sessions were missed at Springfield School in 2024/25. 25% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Springfield School?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Springfield School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Springfield School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Springfield School?
Springfield School is at At the Bronze Barrow, Cedar Drive, WITNEY, Oxfordshire, OX28 1AR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)