Cheney School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Address | Cheney Lane, OX3 7QH |
| URN | 139146 |
School Census
| Total | 1694 |
| Girls/Boys | 843/851 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.8%/50.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 35.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 350 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/01/2015 | Good |
| 25/05/2010 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/05/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 41.10% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.29 |
| Progress 8 | 0.19 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61% |
| Entering EBacc | 44% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.27 |
| Progress 8 | 0.13 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.24 |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 718 |
| As first preference | 228 |
| As second preference | 208 |
| As third preference | 190 |
| Total Offers Made | 256 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 221 |
| second preference offers | 25 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.18% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 740 |
| As first preference | 248 |
| As second preference | 187 |
| As third preference | 213 |
| Total Offers Made | 258 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 210 |
| second preference offers | 30 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 695 |
| As first preference | 270 |
| As second preference | 183 |
| As third preference | 187 |
| Total Offers Made | 281 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 238 |
| second preference offers | 28 |
| third preference offers | 15 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 636 |
| As first preference | 227 |
| As second preference | 184 |
| As third preference | 161 |
| Total Offers Made | 283 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 225 |
| second preference offers | 40 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 677 |
| As first preference | 268 |
| As second preference | 161 |
| As third preference | 184 |
| Total Offers Made | 262 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 232 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.23% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 688 |
| As first preference | 283 |
| As second preference | 290 |
| As third preference | 115 |
| Total Offers Made | 268 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 230 |
| second preference offers | 33 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 640 |
| As first preference | 258 |
| As second preference | 272 |
| As third preference | 110 |
| Total Offers Made | 263 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 223 |
| second preference offers | 32 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 664 |
| As first preference | 234 |
| As second preference | 314 |
| As third preference | 116 |
| Total Offers Made | 267 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 202 |
| second preference offers | 59 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 643 |
| As first preference | 236 |
| As second preference | 277 |
| As third preference | 130 |
| Total Offers Made | 270 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 215 |
| second preference offers | 50 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.15% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 554 |
| As first preference | 190 |
| As second preference | 240 |
| As third preference | 124 |
| Total Offers Made | 237 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 165 |
| second preference offers | 58 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 517 |
| As first preference | 209 |
| As second preference | 188 |
| As third preference | 120 |
| Total Offers Made | 236 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 195 |
| second preference offers | 38 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 65% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 26% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 26% |
| no | 74% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| dont know | 8% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 90% |
| no | 10% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 39.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 11.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 6.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| indian ethnic origin | 5.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 38.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 10.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 6.6% |
| african ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 5.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Headington School
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 3-19, Gender: Girls
Address: Headington Road, , OX3 7TD