The Cherwell School
URN: 123251 • Oxford OX2 7EE
Overview
- Name
- The Cherwell School
- URN
- 123251
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul James (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Marston Ferry Road, Oxford OX2 7EE
Summary
The Cherwell School, located in Oxford, is a mixed community secondary school with a capacity of 1,797 students. The school prides itself on its commitment to excellence, offering a rich and ambitious curriculum designed to foster individual growth and development. The ethos of the school centres around opportunity, responsibility, and excellence, encouraging students to embrace their unique identities within a supportive environment.
The Cherwell School promotes inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that all students, including those with Special Educational Needs, receive the support they need to thrive. The school’s personal development programme complements the academic curriculum, helping to cultivate well-rounded individuals who can interact positively with peers and staff alike.
As a non-uniform school, Cherwell encourages self-expression among its students, fostering strong relationships within the school community. The school has been an integral part of the Oxford area for many years, emphasizing a culture of collaboration and responsibility among its students and staff.
The Cherwell School promotes inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that all students, including those with Special Educational Needs, receive the support they need to thrive. The school’s personal development programme complements the academic curriculum, helping to cultivate well-rounded individuals who can interact positively with peers and staff alike.
As a non-uniform school, Cherwell encourages self-expression among its students, fostering strong relationships within the school community. The school has been an integral part of the Oxford area for many years, emphasizing a culture of collaboration and responsibility among its students and staff.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Cherwell School (76.6)
- Matthew Arnold School (63.7)
- Wheatley Park School (63.5)
- Cheney School (60.8)
- The Swan School (60.5)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1797
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2008-01-29
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1797 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1797 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1797 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1797 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1797 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1797 |
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