Sheldon School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hardenhuish Lane Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 6HJ |
| Phone | 01249766020 |
| Reference Number | 136632 |
Sheldon School is performing well, rated as 'Good' in all inspected areas, including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and sixth-form provision. Students feel a strong sense of community and are encouraged to excel, contributing to a positive and purposeful learning environment. The school has implemented a broad and ambitious curriculum, with teachers demonstrating high subject knowledge, which prepares students for future educational and vocational opportunities. However, there are concerns about inconsistencies in the implementation of the curriculum and the use of assessment information in some subjects, which need to be addressed to enhance student outcomes further.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1558 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.55%
Girls: 50.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 120 | 107 | 227 |
| 8 | 141 | 127 | 268 |
| 9 | 133 | 130 | 263 |
| 10 | 114 | 133 | 247 |
| 11 | 127 | 140 | 267 |
| 12 | 58 | 82 | 140 |
| 13 | 79 | 67 | 146 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 78.6% |
| White, Other | 6.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| African | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection: |
| 13 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 10 Oct 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Sheldon School | |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
| 14 Mar 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community ethos among students and staff.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and academic performance.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs.
- Teachers have a high level of subject knowledge.
- Effective support for students with special educational needs and disabilities.
- Positive relationships and mentorship programs between older and younger pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Pupil outcomes currently below average compared to national results.
- Inconsistencies in the implementation of the revised curriculum.
- Assessment information not consistently used to identify student misconceptions.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60.8% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.52 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 33.63 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 13% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 223 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 57 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 8 |
Previous Years
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