The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.2
1.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.27
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 276 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,558
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 18.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- SHELDON SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Peter Lynch (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHardenhuish School
Secondary · 434m away
St Paul's Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
The Young People's Support Centre
Miscellaneous · 1.1km away
Ivy Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Queen's Crescent School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Wiltshire College and University Centre
16 plus · 1.6km away
Monkton Park Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is Sheldon School a selective school?
No. Sheldon School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sheldon School's Ofsted rating?
Sheldon School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sheldon School?
Sheldon School currently has 1,558 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sheldon School take?
Sheldon School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sheldon School?
Sheldon School is in Chippenham, SN14 6HJ, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sheldon School have a sixth form?
Yes, Sheldon School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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