The Cherwell School Catchment Area
The Cherwell School is a academy converter secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 2008 pupils, and a capacity of 1850 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
2,008
Pupils
1,850
Capacity
109%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2022
The Cherwell School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Cherwell School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oxfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Oxfordshire catchment area documents →The Cherwell School — School Information
- Full address
- Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7EE
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 17.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137970
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If The Cherwell School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Oxford are the next closest alternatives.
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Wheatley Park School Catchment Area
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Matthew Arnold School Catchment Area
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Greyfriars Catholic School Catchment Area
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The Swan School Catchment Area
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Cherwell School
Is The Cherwell School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Cherwell School currently has 2008 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1850 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Cherwell School? ▾
Admission to The Cherwell School is managed by Oxfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Cherwell School cover? ▾
The Cherwell School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Cherwell School? ▾
The Cherwell School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.