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Sheldon School
Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HJ, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
45.2 / 100
Bottom 45%
Better than 45% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,558
Capacity
1,800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 53% nationally. Sixty-five percent of students achieve grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, and a commendable 68% progress to university, with 24% attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 25%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 45.2 | Bottom 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 65% | Bottom 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 25% | Bottom 40% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 40% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 68% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 169 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.6%
White Other6.9%
Mixed Other2.1%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Asian Chinese1.4%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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51.46716, -2.13401 · SN14 6HJ
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN136632
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sheldonschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sheldon School rated by Ofsted?
Sheldon School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is Sheldon School a good school?
Sheldon School scores 45.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Sheldon School in GCSEs?
Sheldon School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.2. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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