Cheney School

Cheney School is a secondary school, in Headington, Oxford.

Current

Cheney is currently one of the largest state schools in Oxford, serving the Headington and East Oxford area. It was the major destination for students coming from Headington Middle School and Isis Middle School, although some students from other middle schools did enroll. It has recently become one of the highest achieving state schools in Oxford, along with The Cherwell School.

History

The original foundation was around 1797, eventually becoming Cheney Girls' School. The Junior Day Department of the Oxford Technical College and later became Cheney School, a mixed secondary technical school. Together they were usually known as Cheney Mixed. In 1972 the two schools merged to form the new mixed comprehensive school, Cheney School.

Students

The school currently has around 1500 pupils aged 11-18.

Notable former students

• Andy Bell - Bass guitarist of Oasis
• Mark Gardener - Guitarist of Ride

External link

• Official school website