Summer Fields School vs The Cherwell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 418 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Summer Fields School
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 4–13
305 students
The Cherwell School
Oxford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,023 students
| Measure | Summer Fields School Oxford, South East | The Cherwell School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #109 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #396 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–13 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 305 | 2,023 |
| Pupils on roll | 305 | 2,023 |
| Free school meals | – | 17.2% |
| Capacity filled | 80.3% | 109.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 58.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 66.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 79.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 40.3 |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.summerfields.com | www.cherwell.oxon.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cherwell School is the larger school with 2,023 students compared with 305.
- •Summer Fields School is a independent school while The Cherwell School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Summer Fields School is boys and The Cherwell School is co-educational.
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 Summer Fields School better than The Cherwell School?
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 Summer Fields School and The Cherwell School?
About 418 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Summer Fields School: 305. The Cherwell School: 2,023. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Summer Fields School and The Cherwell School rank in South East?
Summer Fields School is unranked and The Cherwell School is 109th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).