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The Cherwell School

The Cherwell School, Oxford
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The Cherwell School

Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7EE

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Oxford.

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Pupils
2,008
Ages
11-18
FSM
17.6%
Attainment 8
58.3
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
58.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
44.6%
Basics 9-5
66.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
50.9%
EBacc APS
5.31
EBacc 9-5
36.8%
EBacc 9-4
41.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
40.32
A*-A Grades
41.1%
A*-B Grades
66.4%
AAB+ %
34.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 332 students entered

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About The Cherwell School

The Cherwell School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.3. The school has around 2,008 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7EE | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Cherwell School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2022 — Outstanding
  2. Jan 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Cherwell School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Cherwell School

What is The Cherwell School's Ofsted rating?
The Cherwell School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are The Cherwell School's latest exam results?
The Cherwell School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 58.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Cherwell School located?
The Cherwell School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX2 7EE).
How many pupils attend The Cherwell School?
The Cherwell School has around 2,008 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Cherwell School with other schools?
View The Cherwell School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Oxfordshire.