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Cheney School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,690 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of River Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include The Swan School, The Oxford Academy, The Cherwell School, Wheatley Park School and Gosford Hill School.)
Particular strengths include Sixth form, Attainment, Progress and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
Overall scores for nearby schools are shown. Hover over the circles to see school names; click on them to go the corresponding school pages. Use the button on the left to personalise these scores based on your own priorities.
| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Oxford Spires Academy | |
| 1.1 | Greyfriars Catholic School | |
| 1.5 | The Swan School | |
| 2.1 | The Oxford Academy | |
| 2.2 | The Cherwell School | |
| 3.5 | Matthew Arnold School | |
| 3.7 | Wheatley Park School | |
| 5.0 | Gosford Hill School | |
| 5.6 | Fitzharrys School | |
| 6.0 | John Mason School | |
| 6.2 | Larkmead School | |
| 6.9 | Europa School UK |
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Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is very low.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is about average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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