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Cheney School
Goodgraded 21/09/2023Ages 11–181,704 pupilsDoes not apply
Cheney School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Oxford, within the Oxfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,704 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 21/09/2023, Cheney School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.2), an average Attainment 8 score of 47.5 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Oxford can view Cheney School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 846
Progress 8+0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths49%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelB-
A-level grade (point score)B-
APS per entry 38.2
Retention95%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake23.3%
Free school meals23.3%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language30.5%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.3%
Attendance89.3%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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