Cheney School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Cheney Lane Headington Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 7QH |
| Phone | 01865765726 |
| Reference Number | 139146 |
Cheney School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection in 2018. The school has built a vibrant and inclusive culture, supported by strong, respectful relationships among pupils and staff. Parents and carers express high satisfaction with the caring ethos and the school's ambitious academic and personal development goals. While most students are enthusiastic learners who make successful transitions to further education or training, there are challenges regarding attendance and the consistency of curriculum delivery impacting some pupils' achievements.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1704 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.3%
Girls: 50.7% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 34.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 126 | 143 | 269 |
| 8 | 136 | 136 | 272 |
| 9 | 152 | 146 | 298 |
| 10 | 132 | 157 | 289 |
| 11 | 154 | 127 | 281 |
| 12 | 80 | 84 | 164 |
| 13 | 60 | 71 | 131 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 40.8% |
| White, Other | 12.1% |
| Asian, Other | 6.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% |
| African | 5.2% |
| Indian | 5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.8% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 21 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Jan 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Cheney School | |
| 18 May 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 25 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 16 Mar 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 May 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong, collective subject knowledge among curriculum teams.
- Broad and inclusive curriculum that promotes personal development.
- High standards of behavior and respectful relationships.
- Effective support for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) students.
- Commitment to improving attendance and reducing absence.
- Rich personal development and strong careers education programs.
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance of some pupils is not high enough, impacting their learning.
- Inconsistencies in curriculum delivery affect some pupils' achievement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 38.35 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 38.3 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 26.6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 189 | 32 |
| Third Preference | 184 | 17 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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