A inadequate academy special sponsor led school in Oxfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bishopswood School.
Overall school rating
/ 100
Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators
Indicators used for Special schools
How we weight each phase
Tap to togglePrimary schools
Secondary schools
All-through schools
Secondary with Sixth Form schools
Sixth Form Only schools
Special schools
Alternative Provision schools
Independent schools
Official inspection outcomes
Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.
How to reach this school
Basic details and characteristics
Official government statistics
Derived insights and analysis
Information extracted from the school's own website
"Empowered and engaged learners"
Headteacher Priya Bhagrath describes Bishopswood as an inclusive, innovative school with a broad, balanced and creative curriculum tailored to each pupil’s strengths and needs; aims to build confidence, communication and independence for adulthood; emphasises strong partnerships with families and professionals.
Admission is by EHCP; pupils must meet OCC Special Admission criteria for Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), complex needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); requests handled by the Education Officer at the Local Authority; decisions made by the Headteacher and Chair of Governors; places offered year-round; transfers from other foundations considered based on need and availability.
Compare with nearby schools