Cheney School
URN: 123253 • Oxford OX3 7QH
Overview
- Name
- Cheney School
- URN
- 123253
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- A Lane (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Cheney Lane, Oxford OX3 7QH
Summary
Cheney School is a mixed community secondary school located in Oxford, Oxfordshire, with a capacity of 1,553 students. The school prides itself on being a genuinely comprehensive institution, offering an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of its catchment area and modern Britain. The ethos of the school is encapsulated in its motto: "Think for yourself; Act for others; Be ready; Be respectful; Be your best."
The curriculum at Cheney School is designed to cater to a wide range of abilities and interests, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive academically and personally. The school actively promotes extracurricular activities, with various sports and clubs available to enhance student engagement and foster teamwork.
Cheney School also emphasizes community involvement, as evidenced by recent projects such as the creation of mosaic moths by Year 7 and 8 students. This initiative not only enriches the school environment but also encourages students to contribute positively to their local community.
The curriculum at Cheney School is designed to cater to a wide range of abilities and interests, ensuring that all students have the opportunity to thrive academically and personally. The school actively promotes extracurricular activities, with various sports and clubs available to enhance student engagement and foster teamwork.
Cheney School also emphasizes community involvement, as evidenced by recent projects such as the creation of mosaic moths by Year 7 and 8 students. This initiative not only enriches the school environment but also encourages students to contribute positively to their local community.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Cherwell School (76.6)
- The Cherwell School (70.2)
- Matthew Arnold School (63.7)
- Wheatley Park School (63.5)
- Cheney School (60.8)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1553
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2012-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1553 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1553 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1553 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1553 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1553 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1553 |
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