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Cheney School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,680 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In January 2015 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, Progress, Attainment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions and Attendance.
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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| 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 excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: In 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
Destinations: About 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.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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