Cheney School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Oxford, OX3 7QH
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 43% in England
4 of 6 in Oxford
Pupils
1,706
First preferences per place
0.88
2026/27
Absence
10.8%
2024/25
A level average
B-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 48.2 | 46.9 | 46.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 48% | 49% | |
| Average English grade | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 53% | 55% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.13 | 0.19 | — |
62% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Oxford Spires Academy · 0.7 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- Greyfriars Catholic School · 1.1 mi · Good · Bottom 13% in England
- The Swan School · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 13% in England
- The Oxford Academy · 2.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 4% in England
- The Cherwell School · 2.3 mi · Outstanding · Top 10% in England
- Matthew Arnold School · 3.6 mi · Not judged · Top 22% in England
Best secondary schools in Oxford · Best secondary schools in Oxfordshire
The neighbourhood
Cheney School is in Churchill (typical home £387,500, crime high).
What is Cheney School's Ofsted rating?
Cheney School does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Cheney School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Cheney School is in the top 43% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.