How many pupils does Sheldon School have?

Sheldon School has 1,558 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sheldon School's Ofsted rating?

Sheldon School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).

How does Sheldon School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Sheldon School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.5 in 2025/26.

Is Sheldon School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sheldon School is part of SHELDON SCHOOL.

Where is Sheldon School?

Sheldon School is located at Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ.

Sheldon School

Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ

Good

Inspected 12 March 2024

Good

Ofsted

45.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,558

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Sheldon School

Sheldon School is an academy converter in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,558 pupils on roll. It is part of SHELDON SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.5 (2025/26). 18.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wiltshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,558 / 1,800 (87%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 March 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.1%

Free school meals

9.3%

EAL

4.4%

SEN support

8.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

45.5

Attainment 8

243 pupils

46.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

63.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+

A-level average grade

100 students

13%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

68%

To higher education

24%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

94%

Sustained destination

89%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.5%

Overall absence

25.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

90.3

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -5.4 vs 2023/24

17.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

21.77

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

£51,833

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 7% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,022 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -2 vs 2023/24

7.5

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,305

Spend per pupil

£7,764

Income per pupil

58%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ
Phone: 01249766020
Headteacher: Peter Lynch
Website: http://www.sheldonschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

SHELDON SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sheldon School?: Sheldon School is an academy converter in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Sheldon School have?: Sheldon School has 1,558 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Sheldon School's Ofsted rating?: Sheldon School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).
How does Sheldon School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Sheldon School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.5 in 2025/26.
Is Sheldon School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sheldon School is part of SHELDON SCHOOL.
Where is Sheldon School?: Sheldon School is located at Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ.

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