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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Cherwell Area

Schools across Cherwell district. Explore 14 secondary schools in Cherwell. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Tudor Hall School, Sibford School, and Bloxham School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

Key Performance Metrics for Cherwell

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Cherwell41%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cherwell40.8

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cherwell25%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cherwell3.6

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cherwell7.3/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Cherwell

41%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Cherwell

40.8vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Cherwell

25%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Cherwell

3.6vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Cherwell

7.3/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Cherwell

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Tudor Hall School
Wykham Park
Sibford School
Sibford Ferris
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Bloxham School
Bloxham
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Gosford Hill School
Kidlington
Bruern Abbey School
Chesterton
North Oxfordshire Academy
Drayton
Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Grimsbury
The Bicester School
Bicester
Whitelands Academy
Langford Village
The Warriner School
Bloxham
Wykham Park
Wykham Park
Heyford Park School
Heyford Park
The Cooper School
Bicester
Futures Institute Banbury
Grimsbury