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The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth-form provision Good
Previous inspection grade Good
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Academic Progress: Published outcomes below average; curriculum focus improving culture
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and social times
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have high subject knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Teachers revisit learning to aid recall
Strengths and Challenges: Assessment information sometimes not used effectively
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents involved in reviewing school policies
Communication: School communicates quickly with parents
Parent Satisfaction: Parents positive about recent changes
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School responds quickly to bullying reports
Actions for Quality Improvement: Focused on refining curriculum sequence
Managing Bullying and Safety: Marked improvement in bullying incidents
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Inclusive practices for all pupils, especially SEND
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of clubs, including popular Pokémon card club
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Clubs planned to appeal to pupil interests
Outdoor Facilities: Large range of spaces for sports and socializing
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers program
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students well-prepared for higher education
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teachers ensure inclusive practices; good support for SEND
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Sheldon School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.

It has 1626 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

97.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17 - 17.8
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 42% 98% 38%
Grade 5 or above A Level 9.80% 35.00% 13.40%
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.26 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.8 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 42% 25.44% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 66% 37.96% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 28% 18.96% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 11% 8.9% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 15% 12.54% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 3.85 2.57 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 90.23% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 277 154 144
Pupils staying in education 89% 84.35% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 34.06% 32.73%
School sixth forms 58% 40.71% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 1% 5.16% 10.22%
Other education destinations 1% 4.68% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.68% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 3.35% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.18 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 50.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 51% 29.2% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 42.15% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 24% 21% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 11.65% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 17% 14.96% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.31 2.96 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 93.7% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 275 154 141
Pupils staying in education 92% 89.33% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 30% 36.43% 34.03%
School sixth forms 59% 42.57% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 1% 4.9% 10.38%
Other education destinations 2% 5.5% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.27% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.07% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.07 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 3 29.86% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 73% 2 44.21% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 53% 20.3% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 5 10.7% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 34% 1 14.7% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.39 3.09 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 90.86% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 275 149 135
Pupils staying in education 91% 84.86% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 35.86% 33.25%
School sixth forms 62% 42.71% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 0% 3.96% 8.45%
Other education destinations 2% 2.21% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 2.86% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 3.04% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.14 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 49% 6 29.53% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 1 43.14% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 51% 21.19% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 25% 1 10.07% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 35% 3 14.4% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.45 3.05 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 91.5% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 279 156 140
Pupils staying in education 95% 82.86% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider 29% 34.79% 28.31%
School sixth forms 65% 45.29% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 3.36% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 0.39% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 2.46% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.89% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.16 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 48.7 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 43% 30.24% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 70% 43.92% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 60% 25.58% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 26% 15.53% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 32% 16.55% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 94.38% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 282 170 145
Pupils staying in education 94% 76.88% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider 31% 33.69% 30.58%
School sixth forms 61% 44.31% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 3.31% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 4.15% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships 5% 4.54% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 4% 2.96% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.9 31.24 30.01
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.09 30.73 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 9.80% 14.43% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 167 152 201
Students staying in education 51% 52.91% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 9% 4.55% 6.08%
Students entering employment 29% 30% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 7.95% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 37.8 35.34 33.41
Average grade B- - -
Average points (Best 3) 38.66 33.49 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) B - -
AAB or higher 16.2% 18.79% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 174 169 248
Students staying in education 62% 56% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 3.73% 5%
Students entering employment 24% 27.41% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 7% 7.95% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 31.88 1 30.53 29.39
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.03 2 28.55 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 13.3% 13.87% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 177 171 232
Students staying in education 61% 52.5% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 5.68% 7.77%
Students entering employment 26% 29.05% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 6% 8.45% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.38 1 30.34 29.03
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.56 1 29.45 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 10.7% 14.87% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education 44 31.77% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 4% 5.54%
Students entering employment 25% 26.41% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 4% 3.23% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.91 31.28 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 33.06 31.97 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 8.2% 16.31% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 3 1 3
Students staying in education 49 36.24% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships 6% 5.33% 6.37%
Students entering employment 28% 29.1% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 4.05% 4.23%
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Autumn Half Term Holidays 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Sheldon School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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