Cheney School
URN: 139146 • Oxford OX3 7QH
Overview
- Name
- Cheney School
- URN
- 139146
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rob Pavey (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01865765726
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Cheney Lane, Oxford OX3 7QH
Summary
Cheney School is a mixed secondary academy located in Oxford, Oxfordshire, with a student population of 1,704, exceeding its capacity of 1,615. The school prides itself on being a genuinely comprehensive institution, reflecting a fully inclusive intake that represents the diversity of modern Britain. Cheney School aims to foster an environment where students are encouraged to think independently, act responsibly, and strive for personal excellence.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, alongside a range of extracurricular activities that promote personal development and community engagement. Recent initiatives include projects such as the creation of mosaic moths by Year 7 and 8 students, highlighting the school’s commitment to creative expression and teamwork.
Cheney School actively engages with its community, hosting open events and providing a platform for students to showcase their talents. With a focus on respect and readiness, the school supports its students in becoming well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges. For more information, visit their website at [cheneyschool.org](http://www.cheneyschool.org).
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the needs of all students, alongside a range of extracurricular activities that promote personal development and community engagement. Recent initiatives include projects such as the creation of mosaic moths by Year 7 and 8 students, highlighting the school’s commitment to creative expression and teamwork.
Cheney School actively engages with its community, hosting open events and providing a platform for students to showcase their talents. With a focus on respect and readiness, the school supports its students in becoming well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges. For more information, visit their website at [cheneyschool.org](http://www.cheneyschool.org).
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Our Final Open Mornings are Tuesday 14 and Thursday 16 October (SEND)! Read More (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Report Child AbsenceReport Child Absence (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- The Cherwell School (76.6)
- The Cherwell School (70.2)
- Matthew Arnold School (63.7)
- Wheatley Park School (63.5)
- The Swan School (60.5)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1615
- Pupils
- 1704
- Boys
- 840
- Girls
- 864
- FSM %
- 26.20
- Open date
- 2013-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-21
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1704 | 840 | 864 | 1615 | 26.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1679 | 836 | 843 | 1615 | 24.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1622 | 821 | 801 | 1615 | 23.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1622 | 821 | 801 | 1738 | 23.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1581 | 814 | 767 | 1588 | 22.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1518 | 780 | 738 | 1588 | 17.90 |
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