Springfield School
At the Bronze Barrow, Cedar Drive, Cedar Drive, Madley Park, Witney, OX28 1AROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Springfield School is a special school in Witney for ages 3 to 16. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2014, report published 19 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 October 2024
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. The school is ambitious for pupils. There is a strong focus on developing pupils' communication skills. Pupils experience a broad curriculum enhanced by a variety of enrichment activities. They enjoy their learning, which is designed to stimulate their interests, develop their independence and prepare them for life outside of school. Pupils access a vast range of visits and trips. This supports them to learn about the wider world and to build their confidence. For example, some pupils enjoyed a residential trip, where they climbed a mountain. These opportunities enhance pupils' learning and make their time at school memorable.
What the school should improve
- Staff workload due to assessment and reporting has grown, as the school has made changes to the quality of education pupils receive. Some staff do not feel that they have been as well supported as they could have been during this process. The school should ensure that it fully considers the views of staff, and the impact on workload, when making changes to policy and procedure.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
125 pupils on roll, with places for 107
Schools near Springfield School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry Bush School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Not published |
| LVS Oxford | 6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 14.5 |
| Sandwell Learning Centre | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Northern House Academy | 9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Woodeaton Manor School | 10 miles | Ofsted: Inadequate | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GALLERY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mrs Karen Fourie
- Phone
- 01993862976
- Address
- At the Bronze Barrow, Cedar Drive, Cedar Drive, Madley Park, Witney, OX28 1AR
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 147127
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.