The Cherwell School

About The Cherwell School

The Cherwell School is an academy converter in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 2,008 pupils on roll. It is part of RIVER LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.9 (2025/26). 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 23% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Oxfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

2,008 / 1,850 (109%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 October 2022

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7EE

Phone

01865558719

Headteacher

Chris Price

Website

http://www.cherwell.oxon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Cherwell School?

The Cherwell School is an academy converter in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Cherwell School have?

The Cherwell School has 2,008 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Cherwell School's Ofsted rating?

The Cherwell School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2022).

How does The Cherwell School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Cherwell School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 58.9 in 2025/26.

Is The Cherwell School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Cherwell School is part of RIVER LEARNING TRUST.

Where is The Cherwell School?

The Cherwell School is located at Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7EE.