The Cherwell School vs The Swan School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Cherwell School
Oxford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,023 students
The Swan School
Oxford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,057 students
| Measure | The Cherwell School Oxford, South East | The Swan School Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #109 of 679 | #159 of 679 |
| National rank | #396 of 4,090 | #639 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 2,023 | 1,057 |
| Pupils on roll | 2,023 | 1,057 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 21.4% |
| Capacity filled | 109.4% | 83.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 58.3 | 55.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 66.2% | 68.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.2% | 80% |
| EBacc average points | 5.32 | 5.44 |
| A level points per entry | 40.3 | 36.6 |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cherwell.oxon.sch.uk | www.theswanschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cherwell School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (86.1 vs 79.4).
- •The Cherwell School is the larger school with 2,023 students compared with 1,057.
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 The Cherwell School better than The Swan School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cherwell School ranks higher (86.1 vs 79.4 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 The Cherwell School and The Swan School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Cherwell School: 2,023. The Swan School: 1,057. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Cherwell School and The Swan School rank in South East?
The Cherwell School is 109th of 679 and The Swan School is 159th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).