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- Oxford OX2 7EE
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve extremely well with a broad and ambitious curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave very respectfully in a calm and orderly atmosphere.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have expert subject knowledge and high-quality training.
Current Educational Practices: Staff stay current through expert-led training.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can get involved actively through various avenues.
Communication: School communicates effectively about child鈥檚 progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents highly recognize the school's work and quality education.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders address concerns with urgency and expertise.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders set high expectations and carefully design ambitious programs.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School ensures safety with training and prompt action on issues.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils' welfare is a major focus with insightful pastoral support.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities already in place post-pandemic.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Students receive help to balance academics and extracurriculars.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers education and independent advice provided.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students make significant contributions and receive tailored guidance.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND support is precise and effective, including special provisions.
Subjects Offered: Offered subjects include English Baccalaureate, comprehensive range in sixth form.
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The Cherwell School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 2013 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are delighted to have you as a student at The Cherwell School. We kindly ask that you get to know us. We benefit from being a large school in that we provide a huge variety of extracurricular and curricular activities. Our two locations, however, give us the ability to organise the entire school into more compact and individualised sections. This makes it simpler to get to know, assist, and value every student; in this school, we value each individual. We have high standards for our students, and our main goal is to provide them the tools they need to succeed in all they do by taking advantage of the opportunities that come their way. The School Aims, which are available on the internet, provide more information on our vision for our school community, which is one of opportunity, responsibility, and excellence. We want them to be joyful, to strive high, to be lifelong learners, and to be responsible citizens. As a National Teaching School, we take the lead in the professional development of teachers and support personnel and collaborate with other schools to help raise standards, which furthers our goals. We will keep putting more effort into raising standards across the board and expanding our facilities for the good of the school and the neighbourhood. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any more queries.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.6 | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 68% | 48% | 49% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 24.80% | - | 14.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.95 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 37% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.38 | 2.7 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 268 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 18% | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4.11% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.94 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 63.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 89% | 39.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 56% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 42% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 50% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.81 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 273 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 15% | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.75 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 10 | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% 4 | 36.04% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 35% 1 | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% 2 | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.28 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 264 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.97% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.92 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 60.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 3 | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% 2 | 35% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 36% 12 | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 7 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.46 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 268 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.87% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 25.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 35.98% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 17.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 48% | 11.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 49% | 12.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 80.97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 265 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 71.61% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 29.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 37.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.06% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 3.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.79 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.27 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.80% | 18.51% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 297 | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 53% | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 26.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.41 | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.54 | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 42.5% | 22.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 309 | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.2% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.49 1 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.04 1 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.1% | 20.31% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 260 | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 6.91% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.82 1 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.78 3 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.8% | 18.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.66% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 3.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.77 | 31.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.03 | 32.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.3% | 20.07% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 86 | 52.93% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 6.46% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 25.39% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 3% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Cherwell School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1