Kingfisher School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
104
AGES
2 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special sponsor led

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(19/06/2024)
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93%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.1:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
40.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
13.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
22.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Radley Road
Abingdon
OX14 3RR
01235555512

School Description

Kingfisher School is a special community. Those who work in the school are well trained to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Staff show enormous care and kindness to every pupil. This means that pupils love coming to school because they feel happy and safe. Parents are very positive about their child’s experiences. One parent echoed the sentiments of others, saying, ‘You walk down the corridor and look in the classes and all have a smile on their faces. The teachers go above and beyond with the children. I am so lucky to have found a school where my SEN child is happy, relaxed and improving every single day.’ The school has high expectations and is ambitious for what pupils can achieve. The primary aim is to develop effective communication. The school ensures that pupils are able to use a variety of resources and strategies so they can express their thoughts and wishes. Staff know their pupils well, and they give them the time and space to be as independent as possible. Pupils have all the help they need to manage their feelings and emotions. As a result, behaviour across the school is calm and purposeful.

Kingfisher School Parent Reviews



91% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 65% Agree 28% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>65, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 26% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>26, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 31% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 11% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>11} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 78% Strongly Agree 4% Agree 4% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 2% Don't Know 7% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>78, "strongly_agree"=>4, "agree"=>4, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>2, "dont_know"=>7} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 31% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 33% Strongly Agree 31% Agree 22% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 2% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>33, "strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
Strongly Agree 61% Agree 28% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>61, "agree"=>28, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
Strongly Agree 43% Agree 39% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>43, "agree"=>39, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 37% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
Strongly Agree 59% Agree 24% Disagree 9% Strongly Disagree 7% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>59, "agree"=>24, "disagree"=>9, "strongly_disagree"=>7, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
Strongly Agree 48% Agree 37% Disagree 11% Strongly Disagree 4% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>37, "disagree"=>11, "strongly_disagree"=>4, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
Strongly Agree 30% Agree 22% Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 9% {"strongly_agree"=>30, "agree"=>22, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>9} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 31% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 6% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>6, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024
Yes 91% No 9% {"yes"=>91, "no"=>9} Figures based on 54 responses up to 21-06-2024

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