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The Cherwell School is a non-selective academy. It has about 2,010 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2022 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of River Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Swan School, Cheney School, Gosford Hill School, The Oxford Academy and Wheatley Park School.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Progress, Sixth form and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Finances and Representation.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
Overall scores for nearby schools are shown. Hover over the circles to see school names; click on them to go the corresponding school pages. Use the button on the left to personalise these scores based on your own priorities.
| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | The Swan School | |
| 2.2 | Cheney School | |
| 2.8 | Oxford Spires Academy | |
| 2.9 | Matthew Arnold School | |
| 2.9 | Gosford Hill School | |
| 3.0 | Greyfriars Catholic School | |
| 4.1 | The Oxford Academy | |
| 5.2 | Bartholomew School | |
| 5.5 | Wheatley Park School | |
| 6.2 | The Marlborough Church of England School | |
| 6.5 | Fitzharrys School | |
| 6.9 | John Mason School |
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Destinations: Above average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both roughly average. Show details
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Hearing impairment | Speech, language and communication |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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