The Cherwell School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Outstanding

Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7EEOpen in maps

The Cherwell School is a secondary school in Oxford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 1st of 8 secondary schools in Oxford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in October 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 October 2022, report published 1 December 2022

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

269 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score58.3

58.3, 12.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths66.2%

66.2%, 20.8 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths79.2%

79.2%, 14.4 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc50.9%

50.9%, 10.4 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score5.32

5.32, 1.23 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

312 students

Average point score per A level entry40.32

40.32, 5.32 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

2,023 pupils on roll, with places for 1,850

Eligible for free school meals14.4%

14.4%, 12.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23%

23%, 1.4 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.7%

13.7%, 1.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4%

4%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Cherwell School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Oxford High School GDST0.2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 19.4
St Clare's, Oxford0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
St Edward's School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 10.8
Dragon School0.5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Wychwood School0.6 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 46.4

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Chris Price
Phone
01865558719
Website
cherwell.oxon.sch.uk
Address
Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7EE
Local authority
Oxfordshire
URN
137970

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.