Profiles of Schools for Placement

West Kidlington Primary and Nursery Schools

Founded in 1956 and currently enrols approximately 450 pupils ranging from 3 to 11 years old.  “West Kidlington School believes a positive value-led ethos is an essential part of learning”. 

The values-led approach, introduced in 1993 is well established and the school is recognised nationally for its commitment to values-led education. The school is the subject of book entitled A Quiet Revolution by Francis Farrer. The school has developed close links and teacher exchanges with schools in Uganda and Europe. Visit the school's website for inspection reports and further information: www.west-kidlington.oxon.sch.uk 

Pegasus Primary School

Currently enrols 488 pupils ranging from 3 to 11 years old. “The school touches the lives of pupils, their parents and carers, and the local community in an extremely positive way”. Ofsted Feb 2010 

A strong developmental approach to learning and providing social services distinguishes this school. It is situated in one of the most deprived areas of Oxford, and notable for a number of innovative community and educational partnership schemes to support families. A high proportion of the pupils are eligible for free school meals and many pupils have moderate learning difficulties. Inspirational leadership from the head teacher and supportive staff has “developed Pegasus into school where pupils flourish and develop a belief that anything is possible if you work hard”. Visit the school’s website for reports and further information: www.pegasusprimary.com/

St Nicholas Primary School

Currently enrolling 440 pupils ranging from 3 to 11 years old. Almost 40% of the pupils are from ethnic minority groups and nearly one in three speak a language other than English. The school also has an Autism Resource Base (ARB); many of the pupils who attend the ARB join main school classes for part of the time. Cultural and social diversity is of particularly important and the school is committed to creating a rich and creative learning environment where every child is special and able to learn. Visit the school’s website for inspection reports and further information: www.stnicholasprimaryschool.org.uk

Cheney Seconday School

Currently enrolling 1470 students ranging from 11 to 18. Cheney School has been part of the life and education of Oxford since 1797. 

A larger than average comprehensive secondary school with a Sixth Form College, one in four students has a home language other than English (twice the national average). 

This secondary school’s success is built on traditional values, as well as progressive thinking. One of the unique features of the Cheney School is the international ethos which is promoted through its specialist Languages College and International School status. Thus, there is a greater focus on internationalism across the curriculum and a wider range of languages taught, including French, Spanish, German, Urdu and Latin. The school has established links or visits with schools in Ethiopia, Spain, France and Germany. The ethos of the school is built on the key principle of providing an exciting learning environment where enthusiastic and skilled teachers engage students. Visit the school’s website for inspection reports and further information: www.cheney.oxon.sch.uk