# Frank Wise School — Banbury, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Heidi Dennison, Simon Knight

## Contact

- **Address:** Hornbeam Close, Banbury, Oxfordshire
- **Phone:** 01295 263520
- **Website:** http://www.frankwise.oxon.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/banbury/frank-wise-school-9434

## About

Frank Wise School is an outstanding and inspirational community special school for pupils between the ages of 2 and 19 serving the area around Banbury. Recognised in 2024 by OfSTED as being a school where, “Adults offer an irresistible invitation to join in with learning, songs and joyful play.”, Frank Wise is characterised by a strong belief in highly individualised and inclusive provision.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Mar 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Mar 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional school with a true sense of community: We've been with Frank Wise for 5 years now and can honestly say it's been an incredible journey. The school's values of care, inclusion and high expectations are truly evident in everything they do. The staff are passionate about what they do and it shows. *(Jun 2023)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful school, wonderful staff!: Frank Wise School has been a game changer for our child. The hydrotherapy pool and sensory rooms have made such a huge difference to their confidence and happiness. The staff are friendly, caring and dedicated to their work. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — A bit of a mixed bag: We've had a bit of a mixed experience at Frank Wise. On the one hand, the school's focus on individualised learning has been brilliant for our child. However, we have struggled with communication at times and wish the school would keep us better updated on developments. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — A truly special place: Our child attended Frank Wise from nursery to year 6 and we can't speak highly enough of the school. The staff are like a second family and the school's commitment to inclusion and diversity is second to none. We're so grateful for the experience our child had. *(Sep 2021)*

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