Sandwell Learning Centre

Other independent special school · Ages 8–19 · Nr Bampton, Oxfordshire

Sandwell Learning Centre is an independent special school in Nr Bampton, Oxfordshire for ages 8–19.

Key facts

Address: Sandwell Learning Centre, Main Road, Alvescot, Nr Bampton, OX18 2PY
Type: Other independent special school
Ages: 8–19
Council: Oxfordshire
Pupils on roll: 13 January 2026 school census
Free school meals: z of pupils eligible

Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026

No Ofsted grade

“Pupils like coming to this school where they build warm and trusting relationships with staff and each other.”
“They benefit from the school’s focus on helping them learn to manage their emotions.”
“Over time, they develop the skills they need to build secure friendships and relate to others.”

“Sometimes pupils find it challenging to meet these but appreciate that staff show patience and understanding while supporting them to make good choices.”
“Although staff know pupils very well and check their learning effectively, they do not always use this knowledge to adapt the curriculum.”
“This means that the activities provided in lessons do not always build on pupils’ existing knowledge and are sometimes difficult for them to access successfully.”

Safeguarding: Effective

Quoted from the Ofsted report published 24 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Straight-line distance, in Oxfordshire.