# Bardwell School — Bicester, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.4/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Jo McGill

## Contact

- **Address:** Hendon Place, Sunderland Drive, Bicester, OX26 4RZ
- **Phone:** 01869 242182
- **Website:** https://www.bardwell.oxon.sch.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/bicester/bardwell-school-20458

## About

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.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — 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. *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — 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. *(Feb 2022)*

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