The Cherwell SchoolMarston Ferry Road , Oxford

The Cherwell School is a secondary school in Oxford, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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 2008 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.4%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 26 pupils.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.2%. other white pupils make up about 15%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 71% who stay in school sixth forms and 20% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .