The Cherwell School is a secondary school in Oxford, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Cherwell School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 26 pupils.
| Address: | Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7EE |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Oxfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Paul James |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 123251 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1797 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School 143 Woodstock Road , OX2 7PH | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford Navigation Way , OX2 6AB | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , Cutteslowe OX2 7SX | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutteslowe Primary School Wren Road , OX2 7SX | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School Raymund Road , OX3 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cherwell School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Kirk CofE Middle School Middle Way , OX2 7LQ | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Swan School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7WP | 3out of 4 | 1,431 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milham Ford Girls' School Harberton Mead , OX3 0DF | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summertown Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 254 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Gregory's RC Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frideswide Church of England (Aided) Middle School Marston Ferry Road , OX2 7EE | - not rated | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marston Middle School Raymund Road , OX3 0PG | - not rated | 1,431 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford College of Further Education Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Activate Learning Oxpens Road , OX1 1SA | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plater College Pullens Lane , OX3 0DT | - not rated | 3,206 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford High School GDST Belbroughton Road , OX2 6XA | - not rated | 273 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Summer Fields School Mayfield Road , OX2 7EN | - not rated | 457 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St Clare's Oxford 139 Banbury Road , OX2 7AL | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Clare's, Oxford 139 Banbury Road , OX2 7AL | - not rated | 498 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's School Woodstock Road , OX2 7NN | - not rated | 748 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.