Cheney School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Oxford, Oxfordshire
Cheney School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 21 September 2023.
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Catchment area for Cheney School
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school, on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier exam results, 2022/23 to 2023/24
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices and rents, broadband and transport around the school
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Key facts
- Address
- Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Oxfordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 1,706 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 23.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 21 September 2023
Strengths
- “Its vision is aspirational for all pupils, both academically and in terms of their personal development.”
- “It has successfully created a vibrant and inclusive culture.”
- “At the heart of this are the positive and respectful relationships between pupils and staff and high standards of behaviour in lessons and around the site.”
To improve
- “Unfortunately, some pupils’ persistent absence means that they do not benefit from the school’s rich curriculum or the bespoke programmes the school has put in place.”
- “This impacts these pupils’ achievement both academically and in their personal development.”
- “However, their attendance is not yet good enough.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 November 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 49% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 46 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | B- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 228 first-preference applications, 260 offers in total, 221 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Oxfordshire.
- Oxford Spires Academy 0.7 mi Good
- Greyfriars Catholic School 1.1 mi Good
- The Swan School 1.5 mi Good
- The Oxford Academy 2.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Cherwell School 2.2 mi Outstanding
- Matthew Arnold School 3.5 mi Not judged
- Wheatley Park School 3.7 mi School remains Good
- Gosford Hill School 5.0 mi No Ofsted grade