Cherwell College Oxford vs Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 40 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
Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading
Reading · Independent secondary · Ages 11–17
21 students
| Measure | Cherwell College Oxford Oxford, South East | Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 12–25 | Ages 11–17 |
| Students | 20 | 21 |
| Pupils on roll | 20 | 21 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 20% | 87.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.9 | – |
| town | Oxford | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cherwell-college.co.uk | www.redballoonlearner.org |
The verdict
- •Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is the larger school with 21 students compared with 20.
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 Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cherwell College Oxford and Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cherwell College Oxford: 20. Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading: 21. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cherwell College Oxford and Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading rank in South East?
Cherwell College Oxford is unranked and Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading is unranked among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).