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Abbeyfield School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Nicholas Norgrove

location_onChippenham, SN15 3XB

language Visit Website phone 1249464500

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

895

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Attainment 8

46.7

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Wiltshire

#1,659 of 4,663 nationally

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Abbeyfield School is a Community school secondary school in Chippenham, serving ages 11-19. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Abbeyfield School is a community school in Chippenham, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 899 pupils on roll, of whom 27% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.7, placing the school #14 in Wiltshire and #1,659 of 4,663 nationally. 50.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 38.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.04 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 10.2%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.7

Grade 5+ E&M

50.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.2%

Entering EBacc21.90%

EBacc APS4.01

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34.60%

EBacc APS3.97

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.03

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc61%

EBacc APS4.38

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc46%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS3.79

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.13

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*1.5%

Achieving A*–A19.5%

Achieving A*–B38.5%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.5%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.60%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.00%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate98.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

29 November 2022

Inspection Report

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15 March 2017

Inspection Report

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27 September 2012

Inspection Report

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27 September 2011

Inspection Report

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16 September 2009

Inspection Report

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27 November 2007

Inspection Report

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19 October 2006

Inspection Report

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02 December 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-29

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-03-15

Maintained Academy and School Short inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-09-27

None Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.4%(22 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 899 pupils. During this period, there were 39 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	899	39	4.3%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	891	36	4.0%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	905	46	5.1%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	879	39	4.4%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	873	29	3.3%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	904	28	3.1%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	895	35	3.9%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	891	16	1.8%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	877	5	0.6%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	883	13	1.5%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	887	14	1.6%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	935	24	2.6%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	937	9	1.0%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	930	23	2.5%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	959	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	959	12	1.3%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	964	23	2.4%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	969	20	2.1%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	964	26	2.7%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	960	26	2.7%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	855	25	2.9%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	852	12	1.4%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	850	28	3.3%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	801	12	1.5%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	800	18	2.2%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	794	15	1.9%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 27 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 25 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 22 pupils

Physical Disability 10 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 8 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree25%

agree49%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree20%

agree39%

disagree31%

strongly disagree6%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree30%

agree29%

disagree13%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable20%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes27%

no73%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree29%

agree31%

disagree20%

strongly disagree16%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree40%

agree42%

disagree11%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree48%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree47%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree56%

disagree6%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree47%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree29%

agree41%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Wiltshire

South Wilts Grammar School

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

St Laurence School

St John's Marlborough

St Augustine's Catholic College

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy