# Northern House Academy — Oxford, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.8/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Ricky Stevens

## Contact

- **Address:** South Parade, Summertown, Oxford OX2 7JN
- **Phone:** 01865 557004
- **Website:** https://www.northernhouseacademy.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/oxford/northern-house-academy-21264

## About

Northern House Academy is a special school for pupils who have been identified as having Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties. We are a small, welcoming school where pupils, families and staff learn, grow and thrive together.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Outstanding — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Outstanding — Jun 2024
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Outstanding — Jun 2024

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent care and attention for my child: Northern House Academy has been a game-changer for our family. My child's smaller class size and individualized attention have really helped them thrive. The staff are supportive and understanding, and the school's values of kindness and respect are something we're proud to see in action every day. *(Feb 2022)*
- **5/5** — A warm and welcoming community: We've been so impressed with the warm welcome we've received at Northern House Academy. The staff are always happy to chat and keep us informed about our child's progress. The school's focus on social, emotional and mental health is exactly what our child needs, and we're grateful for the support they're receiving. *(Sep 2021)*
- **4/5** — A good experience, but some challenges: We had a good experience at Northern House Academy, but there were some challenges along the way. The staff were generally supportive, but we did encounter some communication issues at times. The school's facilities are excellent, and we appreciated the extra support our child received in terms of their mental health. *(Jun 2020)*

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