Located in Banbury, Swalcliffe Park School CIO is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 10 to 19. The school is a non-maintained special school and operates as a boys school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Swalcliffe Park School CIO currently has around 73 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 0.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around SUPP of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (SUPP) , including SUPP who stay in school sixth forms and SUPP progressing to further education , while SUPP enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Swalcliffe, Banbury, OX15 5EP
Website: www.swalciffepark.co.uk
Telephone: 01295780302
School Type: Non-maintained special school
Education phase: Not applicable
Local authority: Oxfordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Rob Piner
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 123331

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 13/05/2015

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 10 - 19
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 76
Number of Pupils: 73
Number of Boys: 73
Number of Girls: 0

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.8% 4%
Persistent absence: 15.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British79.50%58
Other White6.80%5
Other Mixed4.10%3
African2.70%2
White and Asian2.70%2
White and Black Caribbean1.40%1
Caribbean1.40%1
Chinese1.40%1
Other Asian0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Indian0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well below average (-2.14)
Of the 10 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 7 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-2.14
Town average
-0.23
Local authority average
-0.29
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
0%
Town average
26%
Local authority average
24%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
30%
Town average
30%
Local authority average
28%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
17.1
Town average
40.6
Local authority average
39.2
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
0.9
Town average
3.6
Local authority average
3.4
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School
Acre Ditch , Sibford Gower OX15 5RW
- not rated 2,563 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Sibford Gower Endowed Primary School
Acre Ditch , Sibford Gower OX15 5RW
3out of 4 2,563 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Swalcliffe Park School CIO
Swalcliffe , OX15 5EP
4out of 4 0 yd Non-maintained special school No Boys More About School
Sibford School
Sibford Ferris , OX15 5QL
- not rated 2,245 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.