The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 58.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
58.3
14.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
66%
24.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
51%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.20
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 283 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 180 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,008
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Price (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOxford High School GDST
Independent · Very close
St Clare's, Oxford
Independent · 456m away
St Edward's School
Independent · 685m away
Northern House School
Special school · 766m away
Northern House Academy
Academy · 807m away
Dragon School
Independent · 874m away
d'Overbroeck's
Independent · 1.0km away
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Cherwell School a selective school?
No. The Cherwell School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Cherwell School's Ofsted rating?
The Cherwell School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Cherwell School?
The Cherwell School currently has 2,008 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Cherwell School take?
The Cherwell School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Cherwell School?
The Cherwell School is in Oxford, OX2 7EE, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Cherwell School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Cherwell School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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