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Cherwell College Oxford

Osney Lane, (Off Mill Street), OX1 1BZ

Cherwell College Oxford is a private secondary-stage school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, with a published age range of 12-25.

Private school Co-ed Ages 12-25 Sixth form Boarding school
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
12-25
ISI ?
Likely to meet standards
Boarding ?
Boarding school
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At a glance

Key facts

Sector
Private school
Gender
Mixed
Application ?
Apply direct to school
Age range
12-25
Boarding ?
Boarding school
Route check
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
ISI ?
Likely to meet standards

Overview

Cherwell College Oxford is a co-educational day and boarding college in Oxford. It provides A-Level and iGCSE programmes alongside fast-track, retake and shorter courses. Its approach is bespoke: students discuss their aims, strengths and previous study as they choose a route through the college.

The tutorial is central to academic life. The two-year A-Level programme combines one-to-one teaching, tutorial pairs and small seminars, with students normally studying three subjects connected to their university or career direction. The one-year iGCSE course normally includes five subjects, with English and Mathematics compulsory and other choices drawn from science, humanities and social sciences.

Oxford also shapes life beyond lessons. Cherwell publishes activities including art, artificial intelligence, debate, philosophy, books, film, drama, badminton and football. Boarders live at Cherwell House, where staff support welfare and independence, with organised sport and visits around the city.

Admissions start with an enquiry naming the student's provisional programme; the admissions secretary explains the process and entry requirements. The iGCSE information gives September and January as main intakes, while allowing entry at other points when places are available.

Key points
Assessment route
Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
Places and demand
Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
Catchment
Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
Results
0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 1.4 Attainment 8
Sixth form
Sixth form available with 0% AAB or better.

GCSE benchmark

Latest 2023/24 KS4 measures compared with Oxfordshire and England.

School Local authority England
GCSE benchmark comparison Latest GCSE benchmark measures for Cherwell College Oxford, Oxfordshire, and England. 0 50 100 Att. 8 5+ E&M EBacc APS EBacc %
Attainment 8
1.40
Grade 5+ English and maths
0%
EBacc APS
0.06
EBacc entry
0%

Attainment 8 trend

Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Oxfordshire and England.

School Local authority England
Attainment 8 trend line Attainment 8 over time for Cherwell College Oxford, Oxfordshire, and England. 60 40 20 0 21/22 22/23 23/24 24/25

School details
Sector
Private school
School type
Other independent school
Funding
Independent fee-paying
Application
Apply direct to school
Gender
Mixed
Age range
12-25
Principal
Principal Stephen Clarke
Pupil roll
20 pupils
Sixth form
Yes
Boarding
Boarding school

Location and contact

Address

Address
Osney Lane, (Off Mill Street), Oxford, Oxfordshire
Postcode
OX1 1BZ
Area
Oxfordshire

School leadership

Principal
Principal Stephen Clarke

School contact

School phone
01865242670

Admissions contact

Admissions team
Admissions
Admissions email
secretary@cherwell-college.co.uk
Admissions phone
01865242670
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Admissions
Application route
Apply direct to school
Age range
12-25
Gender
Mixed
Boarding
Boarding school
Day fees
Standard A-Level and GCSE/iGCSE day programmes
Boarding fees
Single en-suite residential accommodation
Scholarships and bursaries
Check school site
Entrance details
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
Admissions note
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.

Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.

Oversubscription and eligibility

Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.

Exam and test format

Entrance route and assessment

Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.

Assessment route
Apply direct to school

Application

How to apply

  1. 1

    Apply direct to the school

    Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

    Check school admissions

Results

Attainment snapshot

Attainment 8 ?
1.4 Attainment 8
GCSE results
0% grade 4+ in English and maths
Grade 5+ English and maths ?
0% grade 5+ in English and maths
EBacc average point score ?
0.06 EBacc APS
A-level results
0% AAB or better
A-level average points
30.91 A-level points per entry

Inspection
View report
Likely to meet standards

Latest inspection: 12 May 2025

Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.

Quick summary

  • Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 12 May 2025. The report says the school was likely to meet the relevant standards for the proposed material change.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Cherwell College Oxford handle admissions?

Cherwell College Oxford handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.

How do I apply to Cherwell College Oxford?

1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.

When are the key dates for Cherwell College Oxford?

Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.

What does the latest inspection picture look like for Cherwell College Oxford?

Cherwell College Oxford is currently rated Likely to meet standards following the latest published inspection dated 12 May 2025.