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Sheldon School

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

personMr Peter Lynch

corporate_fareSHELDON SCHOOL

location_onChippenham, SN14 6HJ

language Visit Website phone 1249766020

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,640

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Attainment 8

45.2

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GCSE Rank

#14 in Wiltshire

#1,702 of 3,216 nationally

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Sheldon School is a Academy converter secondary school in Chippenham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Sheldon School is an academy converter in Chippenham, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SHELDON SCHOOL. The school has approximately 1,558 pupils on roll, of whom 19% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2, placing the school #14 in Wiltshire and #1,702 of 3,216 nationally. 42.20% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 30 A-level subjects. 43.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.27 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. 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 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.2 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

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

42.20%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.1%

Entering EBacc25.40%

EBacc APS3.89

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27.60%

EBacc APS3.95

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.85

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.31

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc42%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS4.39

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51%

EBacc APS4.45

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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

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

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

+0.27

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

103

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.3%

Achieving A*–A17.9%

Achieving A*–B43.7%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate94.2%

A-level subjects offered30

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

104

Retention rate92.30%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

147

Retention rate97.30%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

124

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 March 2024

Inspection Report

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13 December 2022

Inspection Report

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06 June 2017

Inspection Report

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10 October 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-03-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-06-06

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-10-10

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-03-27

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

9.4%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.5%(102 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 1,558 pupils. During this period, there were 147 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.4%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,558	147	9.4%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,565	202	12.9%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,612	150	9.3%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,626	166	10.2%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,626	216	13.3%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,650	79	4.8%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,640	97	5.9%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,642	113	6.9%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,623	71	4.4%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,619	96	5.9%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,622	78	4.8%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,663	42	2.5%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,662	9	0.5%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,657	59	3.6%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,691	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,691	33	2.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,705	40	2.3%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,715	40	2.3%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,724	49	2.8%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,733	56	3.2%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,756	30	1.7%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,750	38	2.2%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,758	67	3.8%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,779	32	1.8%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,790	45	2.5%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,793	18	1.0%	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 48 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 39 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 32 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Hearing Impairment 18 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 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.

84.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

86.0%Positive

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

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree29%

agree51%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree21%

agree47%

disagree19%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree34%

agree26%

disagree7%

strongly disagree9%

don't know1%

not applicable23%

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

yes31%

no69%

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

strongly agree29%

agree25%

disagree24%

strongly disagree20%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree49%

disagree7%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree43%

disagree9%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree52%

agree44%

disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree62%

agree33%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree42%

disagree8%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes81%

no19%

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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.

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

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Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

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St John's Marlborough

St Augustine's Catholic College

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy