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Best Secondary Schools in Cherwell

Facts About Cherwell Secondary Schools
  • Cherwell has 17 secondary schools that serve 10,606 students for the school year 2024/25.
  • 13 state high schools & 3 private high schools are available in the Cherwell.
  • 24.88% of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs, which is higher than England's average of 30.84%.
  • The top ranked only girl's high schools in Cherwell are Tudor Hall School.
  • The top ranked only boy's high schools in Cherwell are Swalcliffe Park School Trust.
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  • North Oxfordshire Academy
    #1 in Best Secondary Schools in Cherwell

    North Oxfordshire Academy

    • Banbury, Cherwell , OX16 0UD
    • State
    • Age 11-19

    North Oxfordshire Academy is a co-educational secondary school located in Banbury, South East. With a student-to-teacher ratio of 15:1, our school focuses on providing excellent instruction and a pers...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 18 : 1
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  • Wykham Park
    #2 in Best Secondary Schools in Cherwell

    Wykham Park

    • Banbury, Cherwell , OX16 9HY
    • State
    • Age 11-18

    Wykham Park is a secondary school located in Banbury, South East. It was founded in 2012 and offers education for students aged 11-18. With a student to teacher ratio of 16:1, the school provides a su...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 15 : 1
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  • The Bicester School
    #3 in Best Secondary Schools in Cherwell

    The Bicester School

    • Bicester, Cherwell , OX26 2NS
    • State
    • Age 11-18
    • 1 (1 review)

    The Bicester School is a respected secondary school in Oxfordshire that focuses on high standards and the success of its students. With a dedicated headteacher and committed leaders, the school provid...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 16 : 1
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    State Private / Independent Free Boarding Special Need Ofsted Outstanding
  • The Warriner School
    #4 in Best Secondary Schools in Cherwell

    The Warriner School

    • Bloxham, Cherwell , OX15 4LJ
    • State
    • Age 11-18

    The Warriner School is a co-educational secondary school located in Bloxham, South East. With a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, the school offers a supportive learning environment for students aged 11-...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 17 : 1
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  • Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
    #5 in Best Secondary Schools in Cherwell

    Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

    • Banbury, Cherwell , OX16 9DG
    • State
    • Age 11-18
    • 1 (2 reviews)

    Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form is a Roman Catholic secondary school in Banbury. With a strong focus on education and the development of students' gifts and abilities, the school ...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 16 : 1
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  • Gosford Hill School
    #6 in Best Secondary Schools in Cherwell

    Gosford Hill School

    • Gosford and Water Eaton, Cherwell , OX5 2NT
    • State
    • Age 11-18

    Gosford Hill School is a welcoming and inclusive secondary school located in Oxfordshire. With a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, our dedicated staff provide a positive learning environment where studen...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 20 : 1
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    Church of England Roman Catholic
  • Heyford Park School
    #7 in Best Secondary Schools in Cherwell

    Heyford Park School

    • Heyford Park, Cherwell , OX25 5HD
    • State
    • Age 3-19

    Heyford Park School is an all-through co-educational school located in Heyford Park, South East. With a history dating back to 2020, the school offers a safe and inclusive learning environment for stu...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 18 : 1
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  • Futures Institute Banbury
    #8 in Best Secondary Schools in Cherwell

    Futures Institute Banbury

    • Banbury, Cherwell , OX16 9HY
    • State
    • Age 14-18

    Futures Institute Banbury is a co-ed secondary school located in Banbury, South East. With a student-teacher ratio of 28:1 and a total of 120 students, the school provides a supportive learning enviro...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 26 : 1
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  • The Cooper School
    #9 in Best Secondary Schools in Cherwell

    The Cooper School

    • Bicester, Cherwell , OX26 4RS
    • State
    • Age 11-18

    The Cooper School is a secondary school located in Bicester, South East. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and a focus on academic achievement, the school provides a safe and nurturing environment ...

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    • Ofsted: Requires Improvement
    • C+ Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 16 : 1
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  • Frank Wise School

    Frank Wise School

    • Banbury, Cherwell , OX16 9RL
    • State
    • Age 2-19

    Frank Wise School is an outstanding all-through school in Banbury. With a student-teacher ratio of 6:1, pupils receive excellent support and high-quality education. The school's inspiring and inclusiv...

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    • Ofsted: Outstanding
    • A- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 6 : 1
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  • Whitelands Academy

    Whitelands Academy

    • Bicester, Cherwell , OX26 1AY
    • State
    • Age 11-16
    • 2 (2 reviews)

    My son is in year 9 and honestly has struggled; still does. I found the school was so quick to punish / judge and throw them out of lessons (on call) which then caused negative children and caused is...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 23 : 1
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  • Swalcliffe Park School Trust

    Swalcliffe Park School Trust

    • Swalcliffe, Cherwell , OX15 5EP
    • State
    • Age 10-19

    Swalcliffe Park School Trust is an outstanding boys' secondary boarding school located in Swalcliffe, South East. Led by Mr Rob Piner, the school offers a safe and supportive environment for students ...

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    • Ofsted: Outstanding
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
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  • LVS Oxford

    LVS Oxford

    • Begbroke, Cherwell , OX5 1RX
    • Age 11-20

    LVS Oxford is a secondary school for children with autism, offering a structured and nurturing environment. With dedicated teachers and a therapy team on-site, students gain confidence and make good p...

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  • Sibford School

    Sibford School

    • Sibford Ferris, Cherwell , OX15 5QL
    • Private
    • Age 3-18

    Sibford School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in the beautiful surroundings of Oxfordshire. With a history dating back to 1945, the school embraces Quaker values whil...

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  • Bloxham School

    Bloxham School

    • Bloxham, Cherwell , OX15 4PE
    • Private
    • Age 11-19

    Bloxham School is a prestigious Church of England secondary school located in Bloxham. With a history dating back to 1926, the school offers a co-ed environment and provides excellent education for st...

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  • Tudor Hall School

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    • Banbury, Cherwell , OX16 9UR
    • Private
    • Age 11-18

    Tudor Hall School is a prestigious girls' boarding and day school in Banbury, South East. With over 170 years of history and a global vision, the school offers a well-rounded education to students age...

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  • Bardwell School

    Bardwell School

    • Bicester, Cherwell , OX26 4RZ
    • State
    • Age 2-19

    Bardwell School is a nurturing all-through school in Bicester. With a dedicated team of teachers and a low student-teacher ratio of 7:1, we provide a personalised education for students aged 2-19. Our...

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