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Ofsted Good
About Bardwell School
Bardwell School is a child-centred school that empowers students to go further in learning and life by recognising their strengths and providing a respectful environment. The school values are embedded in every aspect of the school day, creating opportunities for each student to value themselves and each other. Bardwell School is part of The Gallery Trust, a community of special schools with a commitment to improve outcomes for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across Oxfordshire.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Jo McGill
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
5.0
Teaching Quality
4.5
Communication
4.5
Student Wellbeing
4.5
Facilities
4.5
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
20.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
5.9
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
Note: Progress 8 scores are not available for 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic years due to COVID-19 impact on prior attainment data.
Additional Information
6 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
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Reviews 3
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Emily B
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 1, 2022
5.0
"Outstanding School Experience"
I'm so grateful to have sent my daughter to Bardwell School. The values of empathy, kindness, and respect are truly embedded in every aspect of the school day. The facilities, including the pool, are excellent and our daughter has really thrived here.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
D
Daniel M
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 15, 2022
4.0
"Exceptional Support for Children with SEND"
As a former parent, I can attest to the fantastic support that Bardwell School provides for children with special educational needs. The staff are dedicated and caring, and the school's non-label-led approach really works. I wish we'd chosen Bardwell sooner.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
R
Rachel W
Unconfirmed
Parent
Feb 20, 2022
4.0
"Some Great Aspects, but Room for Improvement"
We've had a mixed experience at Bardwell School. The Oak Lodge Post 16 provision is excellent, and our daughter loves her subject lessons. However, we've experienced some communication breakdowns with the admin team and feel that some of the policies could be more clearly explained.
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
3/5
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