Welcome to Cheney

We're looking forward to welcoming all our new Year 7 students (and their families) joining Cheney in September 2023!

On this page, you'll find links to uniform, term dates, free school meals forms and other key information.

We will also use this page to update you on key dates and important information.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact our Transition Lead, Mrs Hart: eha@cheneyschool.org (you can also "meet" her below!)

Key Dates

Key dates Event
3 September 2022 Applications open.
31 October 2022 Closing date for applications.
1 March 2023 National offer day: look online, receive email and letters are sent out by second class post where needed.
15 March 2023 Last date to respond to offers.

Last date to be added to the continued interest list for offers made on 1 March.

Last date for late applications, and changes of preference.

29 March 2023 "Welcome to Cheney" evening.
5 May 2023 Offer day for late applications made by 15 March.
20 May 2023 Last date to respond to offers made on 5 May.

Last date to be added to the continued interest list for offers made on 5 May.

Last date for change of preference for offers on 5 May.

27 June 2023 "Meet the Tutor" evening.
29 June & 30 June 2023 Transition Days
6 September 2023 Start of the school year.

Meet Mrs Hart

Mrs Hart, Head of Transition
emma hart

Mr Olubodun - Head of Student Progress Year 7

AOL - Head of Student Progress Yr11

Useful Links and Information

Photo tour

Discover what happens where and get a sense of Cheney life with photos from our archive.

"You might be nervous at first, but being nervous is okay - it means something is important to you."

Year 7 student

"I like it here because I think Cheney is such a nice caring community."

Year 7 student