Sheldon School
Academy converterSecondaryAges 11–18MixedSixth form
Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, SN14 6HJ
Headteacher · Mr Peter Lynch
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Key facts
Pupils1,467Capacity 1,800
OfstedGoodInspected 12 March 2024
TrustSheldon School
Free school meals19.6%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 12 March 2024.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Wiltshire council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in WiltshireNearby schools for the same ages
- Hardenhuish School0.3 mi
- Abbeyfield School2.1 mi
- The Corsham School3.6 mi
- Kingsbury Green Academy6.2 mi
- Melksham Oak Community School7.3 mi