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Cheney School
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- Oxford OX3 7QH
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils made progress in line with national averages.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Staff have high expectations; pupils are well-behaved and respectful.
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive useful safeguarding training.
Current Educational Practices: New target-setting process introduced; plans lessons to match pupil ability.
Strengths and Challenges: Need improved support for pupils with low attainment and SEN.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents encouraged to meet staff during parents’ evenings.
Communication: Positive improvements noted by many parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Many parents commented positively on improvements.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Friendly and approachable staff deal effectively with concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on further improving the quality of provision.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral and teaching staff work closely to support vulnerable pupils.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Whole-school approach ‘respect for all’.
Extracurricular Offerings: Developing post-16 curriculum with A-level and vocational provisions.
Career Counselling Services: Post-16 curriculum offer being developed.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Recent conference improved study skills for sixth formers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Cheney Plus provides excellent support for behavioural and mental health issues.
Subjects Offered: Adjusted provision for optional subjects to improve readiness.
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Cheney School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 1679 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 47% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I was fortunate to attend a comprehensive school with an inspiring ethos and dedication to the development of every student while growing up in Leamington Spa. I then went on to study math and philosophy at Oxford. I began my professional career as a computer programmer for British Airways before returning to Oxford to conduct research in both computing and medicine. I have worked in a variety of roles at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory at Harwell since 1993. I have created software and databases, conducted solar-terrestrial physics research, managed projects, and, most recently, led assurance activities that support the department's various programmes. I've been a resident of East Oxford since 1991, and in the spring of 2013, when my two sons were in grades 12 and 7, I started serving as a parent governor at Cheney. Prior to stepping down this term to assume the position of Chair of the Cheney Governing Body, I was also a Trustee of CSAT, the academy trust that manages the Cheney and Bayards Hill schools. Although arduous, being a governor is always interesting. The governing body plays a critical role in ensuring that the school is successful in addressing the needs of its students and the larger community by challenging and supporting the school's leadership team. In order to make Cheney renowned as a place where adults and children collaborate so that our young people can move on well-prepared for the opportunities and challenges ahead of them, I am excited to build on what has already been accomplished.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.7 | - | 19.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 47% | 98% | 31% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 20.70% | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 2.7 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 267 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 4.11% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 39.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.24 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 241 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 36.04% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.33 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.97% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.52 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% 2 | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 6 | 35% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 1% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.29 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 225 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.87% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 25.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 35.98% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 61% | 17.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 34% | 11.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 12.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 80.97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 233 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 71.61% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 29.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 37.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.06% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.07 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.39 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.70% | 18.51% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 117 | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 26.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 39.03 | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.56 | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.6% | 22.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 96 | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 63% | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.2% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.91 2 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.03 3 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 24.2% | 20.31% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 123 | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 6.91% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.33 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.84 1 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.4% | 18.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.66% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.14 | 31.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.42 | 32.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.1% | 20.07% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 37 | 52.93% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.46% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 25.39% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 3% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Cheney School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
