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The Cherwell School

Academy converter · Oxford · OX2 7EE

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

2,023

Local authority

Oxfordshire

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Oxford, Oxfordshire, 2,023 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 17.2%.

Open schools in Oxford
95
Secondary schools in Oxford
8
Academies among open schools in Oxford
41% (39)
Open schools in OX2
20
Secondary in OX2
3
Open schools in Oxfordshire LA
371
Secondary in Oxfordshire LA
39

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
137970

Location

Address
Marston Ferry Road
Postcode
OX2 7EE
Town
Oxford
County
Oxfordshire
Local authority
Oxfordshire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
2,023
Boys / girls
1,051 / 972
School capacity
1,850
Capacity fill
2,023 / 1,850 (109%)
Free school meals
17.2%
FSM pupils
235
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
RIVER LEARNING TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01865558719
Website
http://www.cherwell.oxon.sch.uk

Official links