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Cheney School

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Cheney School

Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH

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Pupils
1,704
Ages
11-18
FSM
26.2%
Attainment 8
45.9
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2015

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
32.7%
Basics 9-5
48.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
30.5%
EBacc APS
4.09
EBacc 9-5
17.0%
EBacc 9-4
22.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.23
A*-A Grades
32.0%
A*-B Grades
60.9%
AAB+ %
26.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 137 students entered

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About Cheney School

Cheney School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.9. The school has around 1,704 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cheney Lane, Oxford, OX3 7QH | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Cheney School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2023 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Cheney School

What is Cheney School's Ofsted rating?
Cheney School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Cheney School's latest exam results?
Cheney School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Cheney School located?
Cheney School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX3 7QH).
How many pupils attend Cheney School?
Cheney School has around 1,704 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Cheney School with other schools?
View Cheney School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Oxfordshire.