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Cheney School

Cheney Lane, Oxford, OX3 7QH
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Cheney School
Oxford, OX3 7QH
1,704 Pupils
1,615 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
26.20% FSM %
840 Boys
864 Girls
About Cheney School

Located in Oxford (OX3 7QH), Cheney School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of Oxfordshire.

It has 1,704 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,615. Current headteacher: Rob Pavey.

Data for Cheney School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Oxfordshire
Region South East
Administrative District Oxford
Parliamentary Constituency Oxford East
Ward Churchill
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor RIVER LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-01-2013
UKPRN 10039967
URN 139146
Data Last Updated 12-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mo Kamuss Chair of Local Governing Body 13/12/2021 07/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Jessica Rogers Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2023 20/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Elizabeth Willis Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2023 — N/A
Susannah Baker Local Governor 20/10/2025 19/10/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Bedding Local Governor 06/02/2023 05/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Simon Farnsworth Local Governor 06/12/2024 05/12/2028 Elected by parents
Amelia Foster Local Governor 05/12/2025 04/12/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Chun Wai Henry Hui Local Governor 09/02/2026 08/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mo Kamuss Local Governor 13/12/2021 12/12/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Max Kelly Local Governor 12/12/2022 14/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Catherine King Local Governor 06/12/2024 21/07/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Gary Morris-Iveson Local Governor 12/12/2022 11/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
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0.17 km • Oxford
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Headington Rye Oxford
0.52 km • Oxford
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East Oxford Primary School
1.04 km • Oxford
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
1.1 km • Oxford
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Windmill Primary School
1.12 km • Oxford
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Oxford Spires Academy
1.12 km • Oxford
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cheney School is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Oxford, Oxfordshire.
Cheney School has 1,704 pupils, with a capacity of 1,615.
Cheney School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Cheney School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Cheney School is Mr Rob Pavey.
Cheney School is at Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH, in the Oxfordshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Cheney School: Has a sixth form.
Cheney School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Rob Pavey
Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH
01865765726
www.cheneyschool.org
Location
OX3 7QH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139146
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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