Mulberry Bush School
Details
| Age Range | 5-12 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Non-maintained special school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Address | Abingdon Road, OX29 7RW |
| School Website | www.mulberrybush.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1865300202 |
| URN | 123330 |
School Census
| Total | 22 |
| Girls/Boys | 6/16 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 27.3%/72.7% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 0 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 06/11/2012 | Outstanding |
| 06/03/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/11/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 06/03/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 24 September 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 28 March 2023 | School inspection | View |
| 16 January 2018 | Short inspection | View |
| 06 November 2012 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 01 October 2008 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 06 March 2008 | Full inspection: Outstanding | View |
| 02 November 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 14% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 36% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 21% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 14% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 71% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 28.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 4.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 77.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 13.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 9.1% |