Swalcliffe Park School CIO, Banbury
Swalcliffe Park School CIO is a special school for boys aged 10 to 19 in Banbury. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2015)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Swalcliffe Park School CIO in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Swalcliffe Park School CIO are Bloxham Grove Academy (3.8 miles); and Frank Wise School (4.4 miles, Outstanding).
What parents say
25 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Swalcliffe Park School CIO (as of September 2025): 96% would recommend the school, 92% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school supports their child's wider development (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (78%).
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.
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at Swalcliffe Park School CIO has an education, health and care plan (71 of 73 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Swalcliffe Park School CIO provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Swalcliffe Park School CIO.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church (opposite), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Swalcliffe Park School CIO issued 3 suspensions, 4.1 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: Ofsted Parent View; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2015, 11 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This school excels at understanding each child as an individual and providing tailored support from day one. Staff are highly trained specialists who combine excellent subject knowledge with a therapeutic approach, making learning accessible to all pupils. The school's focus on personal development and life skills, alongside academic achievement, means pupils leave well-prepared and confident for their future.
Key Strengths
- Highly individualised and specialist support from day one, with rapid assessments identifying each pupil's needs
- Exceptionally high ambition and expectations for all pupils, who respond by striving to achieve their best
- Expertly delivered curriculum matched to individual needs, with strong reading provision and an 'independence' curriculum that prepares pupils for their next stage
- Calm, purposeful school environment with excellent behaviour support and therapeutic approaches deeply embedded
- Exemplary personal development provision with comprehensive careers programme and work experience opportunities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Work experience opportunities, careers programme, engaging lunchtime activities
Swalcliffe Park School CIO is a special school for boys with Autism Spectrum Condition that has maintained outstanding standards since its last inspection. Pupils thrive in this ambitious school with its nurturing ethos and 'quality of life framework' approach.
At a Glance
0.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism, SEMH
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
25 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Keep up with Swalcliffe Park School CIO
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. Swalcliffe Park School CIO 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)
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
96%
Near capacity
73 pupils
76 places
3 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Banbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Banbury
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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
2
SEN Support
71
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Swalcliffe Park School CIO provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
73
Total Pupils
73
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Pupil Absence2024/25
9.9%
Overall absence
20.0%
Persistent absence
35
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
Swalcliffe Park School CIO
Questions parents ask about Swalcliffe Park School CIO
What are GCSE results like at Swalcliffe Park School CIO?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Swalcliffe Park School CIO achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.4. 9% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Swalcliffe Park School CIO's Ofsted rating?
Swalcliffe Park School CIO's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2015, it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Swalcliffe Park School CIO?
No fixed boundary. When Swalcliffe Park School CIO is oversubscribed, Oxfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Swalcliffe Park School CIO?
Swalcliffe Park School CIO has around 73 pupils on roll.
Does Swalcliffe Park School CIO have specialist SEN provision?
Swalcliffe Park School CIO provides for pupils with autism and social, emotional and mental health needs.
What is attendance like at Swalcliffe Park School CIO?
9.9% of sessions were missed at Swalcliffe Park School CIO in 2024/25. 20% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Swalcliffe Park School CIO?
Apply through Oxfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Swalcliffe Park School CIO 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 Swalcliffe Park School CIO?
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 Swalcliffe Park School CIO?
Swalcliffe Park School CIO is at Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5EP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)