Along with later expansions, in 2003, and as part of a citywide reorganisation, it merged with the Frideswide Middle School, and is now a split site school of c.2,000 pupils aged between 11 and 18.

[1][2] The Cherwell School is part of River Learning Trust.

[3] The North site has recently undergone construction work, with the extension of the Sixth form common room.

[citation needed] The main building work was construction of a new building alongside the existing block, and then removing the internal wall to create a much larger space.

On the second floor of the structure, the school library has been extended to include quiet study areas, each with computer and desk facilities.