About LVS Oxford
An Autism-Specific School
LVS Oxford is a specialist school, offering day placements to young people with autism aged 11-19.
With a structured educational environment and an approach that focuses on developing young people’s independence and confidence, we equip students with the skills needed for academic success, employment and dealing with everyday life. Our students gain confidence, make meaningful progress and achieve their ambitions.
We are passionate about providing a positive and nurturing learning environment for young people with a diagnosis of autism
All applicants are carefully considered to ensure that the school is suitable for the young person’s age, ability, aptitude and special educational needs and that the placement is compatible with the provision of efficient education for other pupils already attending the school.
All young people admitted to LVS Oxford:
- Have a primary diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorder – usually high functioning autism or Asperger syndrome.
- May have an Education, Health and Care Plan
- Are aged between 11-19
- May have additional needs associated with ASD
Please read our “How to Apply” page to get a better understanding of the process and how to start an application. If you have any questions about our admissions process or criteria please make an enquiry below.
What We Do
At LVS Oxford we have an approach that supports students’ wellbeing, builds aspirations and prepares them for life beyond LVS. Our experienced team of teachers and teaching assistants provide specialised learning opportunities to make this happen.
We also provide both universal and targeted speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy on site.
Our goal is for all our students to be confident individuals, successful learners and responsible citizens.
Aims & Ethos
OUR AIMS
We want all students to achieve:
Wellbeing: Building physical, mental and emotional resilience and healthy relationships
Aspiration: Setting goals and learning for employment and independent living
Destination: Gaining information, qualifications and skills to achieve goals
OUR ETHOS
We are building a community of:
Confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives
Successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve
Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to a modern British society
Royal Patronage
In May 2024 it was announced by Buckingham Palace that King Charles III was our new Royal Patron. This continued the Royal Patronage of his mother, The late Queen, Queen Elizabeth II.
We very much look forward to working with His Royal Highness and introducing our amazing students and staff in the coming years.
Click here to read a letter from our Royal Patron, HM The King
Photo: Hugo Burnand
Who are we?
LVS Oxford is owned and managed by the Licensed Trade Charity, a charity that has been supporting workers in the licensed trade for over 220 years. The charity has also been managing schools since 1803. We are allied to another autism-school, LVS Hassocks, and a large mainstream (non-autism specific) independent day and boarding school in Berkshire called LVS Ascot.
LVS Oxford is registered and listed on The Childrens Cross Regional Arrangements Group (CCRAG) Providers Database. The DFE registration number for LVS Oxford is 931/6015.
