Cherwell College Oxford vs Matthew Arnold School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherwell College Oxford
Oxford · Independent secondary · Ages 12–25
20 students
Matthew Arnold School
Oxford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,255 students
| Measure | Cherwell College Oxford Oxford, South East | Matthew Arnold School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | – | #138 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #528 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 12–25 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 20 | 1,255 |
| Pupils on roll | 20 | 1,255 |
| Free school meals | – | 13.2% |
| Capacity filled | 20% | 102.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 56.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 65.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 83.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.28 |
| A level points per entry | 30.9 | 34.0 |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cherwell-college.co.uk | www.maschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Matthew Arnold School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.3 vs 31.5).
- •Matthew Arnold School is the larger school with 1,255 students compared with 20.
- •Cherwell College Oxford is a independent school while Matthew Arnold School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cherwell College Oxford better than Matthew Arnold School?
On the Success Index (England), Matthew Arnold School ranks higher (82.3 vs 31.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cherwell College Oxford and Matthew Arnold School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherwell College Oxford: 20. Matthew Arnold School: 1,255. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherwell College Oxford and Matthew Arnold School rank in South East?
Cherwell College Oxford is unranked and Matthew Arnold School is 138th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).