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Sheldon School

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Sheldon School

Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, SN14 6HJ

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Pupils
1,558
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.8%
Attainment 8
45.2
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
45.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.1%
Basics 9-5
42.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
25.4%
EBacc APS
3.88
EBacc 9-5
11.6%
EBacc 9-4
17.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.51
A*-A Grades
17.9%
A*-B Grades
43.7%
AAB+ %
13.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 154 students entered

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About Sheldon School

Sheldon School is a secondary school in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. The school has around 1,558 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, SN14 6HJ | More schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sheldon School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — Good
  2. Dec 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Oct 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sheldon School

What is Sheldon School's Ofsted rating?
Sheldon School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Sheldon School's latest exam results?
Sheldon School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 45.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sheldon School located?
Sheldon School is a secondary school in Chippenham, Wiltshire (SN14 6HJ).
How many pupils attend Sheldon School?
Sheldon School has around 1,558 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sheldon School with other schools?
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