Abbeyfield School
URN: 131969 • Chippenham SN15 3XB
Overview
- Name
- Abbeyfield School
- URN
- 131969
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nicholas Norgrove (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01249464500
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stanley Lane, Chippenham SN15 3XB
Summary
Abbeyfield School is a mixed community secondary school located in Chippenham, Wiltshire, with a current enrolment of 899 students and a capacity of 1,069. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education, focusing on exceptional teaching and learning to achieve excellent academic outcomes. Abbeyfield prides itself on its ethos of respect, resilience, and responsibility, fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and character development.
The curriculum at Abbeyfield is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects including arts, sciences, humanities, and vocational courses. The school aims to provide an enriching experience beyond academics, with various extracurricular activities that promote teamwork and collaboration. Abbeyfield also emphasizes the importance of British values, ensuring that students develop mutual respect and understanding for diverse beliefs and backgrounds.
With a commitment to pastoral care, Abbeyfield School supports students' well-being and personal development, preparing them for future challenges. The school's motto, "Big enough to make a difference, yet small enough to know each child," reflects its dedication to individual attention and community spirit.
The curriculum at Abbeyfield is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects including arts, sciences, humanities, and vocational courses. The school aims to provide an enriching experience beyond academics, with various extracurricular activities that promote teamwork and collaboration. Abbeyfield also emphasizes the importance of British values, ensuring that students develop mutual respect and understanding for diverse beliefs and backgrounds.
With a commitment to pastoral care, Abbeyfield School supports students' well-being and personal development, preparing them for future challenges. The school's motto, "Big enough to make a difference, yet small enough to know each child," reflects its dedication to individual attention and community spirit.
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- School Prospectus (other)
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Nearby alternatives
- Hardenhuish School (66.6)
- Sheldon School (60.2)
- Hardenhuish School (45.2)
- Sheldon School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 899 | 474 | 425 | 1069 | 26.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 879 | 447 | 432 | 1069 | 24.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 883 | 448 | 435 | 1069 | 17.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 883 | 448 | 435 | 1069 | 17.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 937 | 480 | 457 | 1069 | 14.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 959 | 482 | 477 | 1069 | 11.50 |
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