The Cherwell School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Oxford, OX2 7EE
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 10% in England
1 of 6 in Oxford
Pupils
2,023
First preferences per place
1.63
2026/27
Absence
7.2%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 59.2 | 58.4 | 58.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 68% | 65% | 66% | |
| Average English grade | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 74% | 67% | 66% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.95 | 0.88 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Swan School · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 13% in England
- Cheney School · 2.3 mi · No rating · Top 43% in England
- Oxford Spires Academy · 2.8 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- Matthew Arnold School · 2.9 mi · Not judged · Top 22% in England
- Gosford Hill School · 2.9 mi · Report card · Top 45% in England
- Greyfriars Catholic School · 3.0 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
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The neighbourhood
The Cherwell School is in North Central Oxford (typical home £790,000, crime very low).
What is The Cherwell School's Ofsted rating?
The Cherwell School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does The Cherwell School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Cherwell School is in the top 10% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.