Cheney School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QHOpen in maps

Cheney School is a secondary school in Oxford for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 359 schools in Oxfordshire. It ranks 6th of 8 secondary schools in Oxford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 28 January 2015, report published 26 February 2015

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

282 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.0

46.0, 0.1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths48.6%

48.6%, 3.2 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths62.1%

62.1%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc30.5%

30.5%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.10

4.10, 0.01 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

119 students

Average point score per A level entry38.23

38.23, 3.23 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade B-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,706 pupils on roll, with places for 1,615

Eligible for free school meals23.3%

23.3%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language30.5%

30.5%, 8.9 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.1%

17.1%, 2.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.6%

3.6%, 2.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Cheney School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Headington School Oxford0.3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 32.6
Oxford Spires Academy0.7 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 46.3
Oxford International College0.7 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 1.7
Magdalen College School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 45.0
Greyfriars Catholic School1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 34.0

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Rob Pavey
Phone
01865765726
Website
cheneyschool.org
Address
Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH
Local authority
Oxfordshire
URN
139146

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.