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Sheldon School
Goodgraded 12/03/2024Ages 11–181,558 pupilsNone
Sheldon School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Chippenham, within the Wiltshire local authority. The school has around 1,558 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/03/2024, Sheldon School was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 46.5 and 49% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Chippenham can view Sheldon School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/03/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence29.5%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.1England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS99%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals18.1%England avg 28.6%
English not first language9.3%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 845.2
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths42%
Grade 4+ English & maths65%
EBacc entry25%
EBacc average point score3.89
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C+APS per entry 32.5
Value added+0.27Above average · 95% CI 0.2 to 0.4
Retention94%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Chippenham
All schools in Chippenham →Hardenhuish SchoolGood · 0.3 miRedland Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miFrogwell Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.6 miSt Peter's CofE Academy0.6 miSt Paul's Primary School0.7 miSt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.9 mi
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