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Cheney School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cheney School is a academy converter secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1704 pupils, and a capacity of 1615 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,704

Pupils

1,615

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Cheney School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Cheney School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oxfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1704 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1615 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Cheney School — School Information

Full address
Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7QH
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
26.2% of pupils
DfE URN
139146

Other Secondary Schools in Oxford

If Cheney School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Oxford are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cheney School

Is Cheney School oversubscribed?

Yes — Cheney School currently has 1704 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1615 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Cheney School?

Admission to Cheney School is managed by Oxfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Cheney School cover?

Cheney School is a secondary school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cheney School?

Cheney School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.