Schools in Cherwell
Cherwell has 68 schools: 53 primary and 15 secondary or all-through. 79% of the 48 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form has the highest Attainment 8 score (48.5 in 2025). Among primary schools, Cropredy Church of England Primary School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (91% in 2025).
- 74 schools
- 15 secondary
- 53 primary
Secondary Schools in Cherwell
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form | Good | 48.5 (2025) | +0.24 (2024) | 943 |
| 2 | The Bicester School | Good | 47.9 (2025) | -0.16 (2024) | 1,176 |
| 3 | North Oxfordshire Academy | Good | 46.8 (2025) | +0.14 (2024) | 1,004 |
| 4 | Whitelands Academy | Good | 46.4 (2025) | – | 565 |
| 5 | Gosford Hill School | Needs attention | 45.3 (2025) | -0.36 (2024) | 825 |
| 6 | The Warriner School | Good | 44.3 (2025) | +0.01 (2024) | 1,553 |
| 7 | The Cooper School | – | 41.7 (2025) | -0.21 (2024) | 1,118 |
| 8 | Futures Institute Banbury | Good | 41.1 (2025) | -0.56 (2024) | 116 |
| 9 | Heyford Park School | Good | 39.7 (2025) | -0.13 (2024) | 700 |
| 10 | Wykham Park | Good | 34.8 (2025) | -0.65 (2024) | 800 |
| 11 | Swalcliffe Park School CIO | Outstanding | 13.7 (2025) | -2.76 (2024) | 73 |
| 12 | Bardwell School | Strong standard | – | – | 121 |
| 13 | Bloxham Grove Academy | – | – | – | 102 |
| 14 | English Language Training | – | – | – | – |
| 15 | Frank Wise School | Outstanding | – | – | 119 |
Primary Schools in Cherwell
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.