Cherwell College Oxford
School summary
With just 28 pupils on its roll, Cherwell College Oxford is a notably small independent school, and that scale shapes its character. Based in Oxford and offering boarding, it caters to a select group of students rather than a large cohort. Led by Principal Stephen Clarke, the college is inspected by the ISI and focuses its provision on A-level study. The intimate setting suits families looking for a closely supervised, individual approach in the sixth-form years.
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Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 12 May 2025
Teaching & academics
Teaching is built around A-levels, with Mathematics among the most popular subjects taken here. The very small number of pupils means class sizes are inevitably tiny, allowing a highly personalised style of teaching. Families should note that the college records no pupils on SEN support.
Principal · Stephen Clarke
Sixth form
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 0%
- EHC plans
- 28.57%
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.