An Oxford secondary school has been rated 'good' by Ofsted following an inspection in September.  

In their report, inspectors commended the Cheney School in Headington for the high standard of education on offer.

They describe the culture as “vibrant and inclusive” while the curriculum is described as “broad and ambitious” across all key stages.

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Inspectors described lesson routines as ensuring that classrooms are “calm and positive” and “help pupils to develop positive learning habits as well as independence”.

The report said: “At the heart of this are the positive and respectful relationships between pupils and staff and high standards of behaviour in lessons and around the site.

“Parents and carers are very positive about the school. They particularly like its caring and supportive ethos, but also that staff aim high for their pupils.”

This is the first inspection of the school since the COVID-19 pandemic and since Mr Pavey has been headteacher, joining the school in September 2020.

He said: “It is the feedback from the inspectors that ‘it seems to be a school where people genuinely like each other’ which I like the most, as it is what everything else flows from”.

The report also made clear that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), are supported in their learning.  

Inspectors also highlighted the student work in the sixth form being "particularly high".