Cherwell College Oxford

School material change inspection report

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Cherwell College Oxford St George’s Mansion, 1–3 George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2AR

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Main inspection findings

Part 1. Quality of education provided Paragraph 2(1), 2(1)(a), 2(1)(b), 2(1)(b)(i) and 2(1)(b)(ii)  The proprietor has provided additional schemes of work to cover the scope of the material change application. These schemes of work are appropriate for the age range 12 to 14. They take account of the age, aptitudes and needs of all pupils. They do not undermine fundamental British values. Paragraph 2(2), 2(2)(a), 2(2)(b), 2(2)(d), 2(2)(d)(i), 2(2)(d)(ii), 2(2)(e), 2(2)(e)(i), 2(2)(e)(ii), 2(2)(e)(iii), 2(2)(h) and 2(2)(i)  The proposed curriculum provides for full-time education and covers all the areas of learning specified in this paragraph. Pupils will be subject to a personalised curriculum, which will promote their speaking, listening, literacy and numeracy skills at a level appropriate to their individual needs.  The proposed curriculum will provide fully for pupils’ personal, social, health and

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Main inspection findings

economic education. It will also develop pupils’ understanding of equalities and respect for the different cultures and faiths of others.  The proposed curriculum will provide independent and impartial careers advice and guidance, helping pupils plan next steps in education, including work experience and future employment where appropriate.  The proposed curriculum will enable pupils to learn and make progress. It will contribute to preparing pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of life in British society.  School leaders have ensured that all these standards are likely to be met if the material change is approved. Part 3. Welfare, health and safety of pupils Paragraphs 7, 7(a), 7(b), 32(1) and 32(1)(c)  The proprietor has ensured that the arrangements to safeguard and promote the welfare of pupils have an appropriate priority. The school’s safeguarding policy, which is published on the school’s website, is compliant with current guidance issued by the

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Main inspection findings

Secretary of State.  School leaders have ensured that all these standards are likely to be met if the material change is approved. Part 8. Quality of leadership in and management of schools Paragraph 34(1), 34(1)(a), 34(1)(b), 34(1)(c) and 34(2)  Because all the paragraphs checked in relation to the requested material change are likely to be met, this part is also likely to be met.

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Compliance with regulatory requirements

The school is likely to meet the requirements of the schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 (‘the independent school standards’) and associated requirements that are relevant to the material change.

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School details

This inspection was carried out under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002, the purpose of which is to advise the Secretary of State for Education about the school’s likely compliance with the independent school standards relevant to the material change that the school has applied to make.

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School details

Annual fees (day pupils) £20,000 to £25,000

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School details

Email address secretary@cherwell-college.co.uk

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School details

Date of previous standard inspection 26–28 September 2017

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recommendation

Age range of pupils 14 to 25 12 to 25 12 to 25

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recommendation

Number of pupils on the school roll Up to 70 Up to 70 Up to 70

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Gender of pupils Not applicable Not applicable Number of full-time pupils of compulsory school age Not applicable Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time pupils Not applicable Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities Not applicable Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils with an education, health and care plan Not applicable Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Of which, number of pupils paid for by a local authority with an education, health and care plan Not applicable Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of full-time equivalent teaching staff Not applicable Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of part-time teaching staff Not applicable Not applicable

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School’s current position School’s proposal

Number of staff in the welfare provision Not applicable Not applicable

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Information about this school

 Cherwell College was registered in October 2016 as a 14 to 19 non-selective, independent school with boarding facilities. The school is owned by Oxbridge College Ltd. The principal is also the proprietor.  The school offers courses at A level and GCSE over one or two years as well as preparation for university, including Oxbridge. The school is spread over three sites which are near to each other.  The first full standard inspection of the school took place in September 2017, when the school’s overall effectiveness was judged to be good and all the independent school standards were found to be met.  The proportion of pupils with an education, health and care plan is small. The proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language is well above national averages.  The school does not make use of any alternative provision.

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Information about this inspection

 This inspection took place under section 162(4) of the Education Act 2002. It was commissioned by the Department of Education because of the proprietor’s application for a material change to the age range of pupils at the school from 14–25 to 12–25.  This is the first material change application since the school was first registered.  Prior to the inspection, the inspector reviewed a range of curriculum documents submitted by the proprietor to support the material change application. The school’s website was also checked, including the published safeguarding policy and other information.  The inspector talked to the principal on the telephone prior to and during the inspection day.

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Inspection team

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