Sheldon School
URN: 136632 • Chippenham SN14 6HJ
Overview
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Lynch (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01249766020
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham SN14 6HJ
Summary
Sheldon School, located in Chippenham, Wiltshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,558 pupils and a capacity of 1,800. The school promotes a supportive ethos encapsulated in its motto, "Be Kind, Be Brave, Be the Best You." This reflects a commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all students.
The curriculum at Sheldon School is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects including Business, Humanities, Languages, and the Arts, alongside core subjects such as Mathematics and Science. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal development through its Personal, Social, and Religious Education programme, as well as various extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and various clubs.
Sheldon School is dedicated to supporting all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), through tailored resources and pastoral teams. The school actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement through forums and events, fostering a collaborative environment for student success.
The curriculum at Sheldon School is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects including Business, Humanities, Languages, and the Arts, alongside core subjects such as Mathematics and Science. The school also places a strong emphasis on personal development through its Personal, Social, and Religious Education programme, as well as various extracurricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and various clubs.
Sheldon School is dedicated to supporting all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), through tailored resources and pastoral teams. The school actively engages with the community and encourages parental involvement through forums and events, fostering a collaborative environment for student success.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Leave of Absence Requests (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Hearing Resource Base (HRB) (sen)
- Referrals for ADHD and Autism (sen)
- Useful SEND Links for Parents (sen)
- What is SEND? (sen)
- Who to contact for SEND concerns (sen)
- Leadership Team (sen)
Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SHELDON SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1800
- Pupils
- 1558
- Boys
- 772
- Girls
- 786
- FSM %
- 18.80
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025-07-14 | 1558 | 772 | 786 | 1800 | 18.80 |
2024-09-11 | 1626 | 807 | 819 | 1800 | 17.10 |
2023-09-11 | 1619 | 825 | 794 | 1800 | 12.60 |
2022-09-11 | 1619 | 825 | 794 | 1800 | 12.60 |
2021-09-11 | 1662 | 849 | 813 | 1800 | 10.00 |
2020-09-11 | 1691 | 876 | 815 | 1800 | 8.70 |
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