The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.0
2.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
31%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.17
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 270 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 156 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,704
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 26.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rob Pavey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 7QH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEast Oxford Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Primary · 1.1km away
Oxford Spires Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Oxford International College
Independent · 1.2km away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford
Primary · 1.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford
Primary · 1.3km away
Wood Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Ruskin College
16 plus · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Cheney School a selective school?
No. Cheney School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cheney School's Ofsted rating?
Cheney School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cheney School?
Cheney School currently has 1,704 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cheney School take?
Cheney School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Cheney School?
Cheney School is in Oxford, OX3 7QH, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cheney School have a sixth form?
Yes, Cheney School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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