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The Cherwell School
Outstandinggraded 19/10/2022Ages 11–182,008 pupilsDoes not apply
The Cherwell School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Oxford, within the Oxfordshire local authority. The school has around 2,008 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/10/2022, The Cherwell School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.9), an average Attainment 8 score of 59.1 and 66% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Oxford can view The Cherwell School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 19/10/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance91.7%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence23.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.6England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals14.4%England avg 28.6%
English not first language23.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 858.3
Progress 8+0.9
Grade 5+ English & maths66%
Grade 4+ English & maths79%
EBacc entry51%
EBacc average point score5.32
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)BAPS per entry 40.3
Value added+0.20Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
Retention98%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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