The Iffley Academy
Iffley Turn, Oxford, OX4 4DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Iffley Academy is a special school in Oxford for ages 5 to 18. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 December 2014, report published 12 January 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 July 2024
Pupils are immensely proud of their school. They feel valued and accepted for who they are in this highly nurturing place. Pupils settle quickly into school life because adults take the time to know their individual special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff go the extra mile to ensure that pupils make excellent progress academically, socially and emotionally. This includes the high proportion of disadvantaged pupils. There is an inherent culture of high expectations. Consequently, pupils achieve highly from their individual starting points. Pupils feel safe and are extremely well cared for. They rarely fall out and make strong, lasting friendships. This is because adults expertly help pupils to understand each other's points of view through the 'mend it' conversations. Older students are supported to become increasingly independent as they start to prepare for adult life. For example, by learning to manage money, running the 'Life Skills Cafe' and travelling on public transport. Pupils thoroughly enjoy participating in Duke of Edinburgh expeditions. Pupils heartily participate in the myriad of 'star time' activities, which encourage them to pursue their interests. They discover new hobbies, such as gardening, computing, chess and drama. Visits to The City Farm, The Oxford Botanic Garden and The Story Museum enrich pupils' social and cultural experiences.
Pupil numbers and mix
180 pupils on roll, with places for 120
Schools near The Iffley Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orion Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 4.3 |
| Oxfordshire Hospital School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Mabel Prichard School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Endeavour Academy, Oxford | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Northern House Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE GALLERY TRUST
- Age range
- 5 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Ms Yvette Fay
- Phone
- 01865747606
- Address
- Iffley Turn, Oxford, OX4 4DU
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- URN
- 139312
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.