Cheney School vs Headington School Oxford
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 515 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheney School
Oxford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,706 students
Headington School Oxford
Oxford · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
1,082 students
| Measure | Cheney School Oxford, South East | Headington School Oxford Oxford, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #282 of 679 | #432 of 679 |
| National rank | #1516 of 4,090 | #2721 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,706 | 1,082 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,706 | 1,082 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 70.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.0 | 32.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48.6% | 37.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62.1% | 41.1% |
| EBacc average points | 4.10 | 2.75 |
| A level points per entry | 38.2 | 45.9 |
| town | Oxford | Oxford |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cheneyschool.org | www.headington.org |
The verdict
- •Cheney School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.5 vs 34.5).
- •Cheney School is the larger school with 1,706 students compared with 1,082.
- •Cheney School is a academy school while Headington School Oxford is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cheney School is co-educational and Headington School Oxford is girls.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cheney School better than Headington School Oxford?
On the Success Index (England), Cheney School ranks higher (59.5 vs 34.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cheney School and Headington School Oxford?
About 515 m in a straight line, between Oxford and Oxford in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cheney School: 1,706. Headington School Oxford: 1,082. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cheney School and Headington School Oxford rank in South East?
Cheney School is 282nd of 679 and Headington School Oxford is 432nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).