Sheldon School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Chippenham, SN14 6HJ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 47% in England
13 of 26 in Wiltshire
Pupils
1,467
First preferences per place
0.84
2026/27
Absence
10.5%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 45.7 | 45.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 42% | 47% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 45% | 49% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.26 | -0.10 | — |
65% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Hardenhuish School · 0.3 mi · No rating · Top 31% in England
- Abbeyfield School · 2.1 mi · Good
- The Corsham School · 3.6 mi · Good · Bottom 50% in England
- Kingsbury Green Academy · 6.2 mi · Report card · Bottom 24% in England
- Melksham Oak Community School · 7.4 mi · Good · Bottom 21% in England
- Malmesbury School · 8.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 26% in England
The neighbourhood
Sheldon School is in Chippenham North (typical home £325,000, crime low).
What is Sheldon School's Ofsted rating?
Sheldon School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Sheldon School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Sheldon School is in the bottom 47% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.