Chenderit School is a coeducational 11–18

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with specialist status in the visual arts in Middleton Cheney near Banbury, England, which opened in 1979 on fields which it is said were formerly used for archery practice. The name is an adaptation of a medieval name for Middleton Cheney. The school attracts students from outside its catchment area and now has over 1,100. In August 2012, it became an academy.

The Michael Heseltine Gallery

The Art Gallery that has constant exhibition that changes every term. The gallery holds many different forms of art such as painting,

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, photography and sculpture. The Gallery is named after politician Michael Heseltine. A purpose built gallery, it opened in September 2003 at the entrance to the school. It is made from glass and galvanised steel with cedar panelling and is used for a range of exhibitions by contemporary artists, craftspeople, and photographers during school terms. Private individuals, artists or art societies can book the gallery space for their own exhibitions during school holidays. Talks by the exhibiting artists are also available.

Chenderit Sixth Form

Chenderit School currently has approximately 302 sixth form students on roll. In September 2022, the Sixth Form was graded as outstanding by Ofsted

Alumni

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* {{authority control Secondary schools in West Northamptonshire District Academies in West Northamptonshire District Educational institutions established in 1979 1979 establishments in England Educational institutions established in 2012 2012 establishments in England