Sheldon School Catchment Area
Sheldon School is a academy converter secondary school in Chippenham, Wiltshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1558 pupils, and a capacity of 1800 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,558
Pupils
1,800
Capacity
87%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Sheldon School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Sheldon School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wiltshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Wiltshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Wiltshire catchment area documents →Sheldon School — School Information
- Full address
- Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, SN14 6HJ
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 18.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136632
Other Secondary Schools in Chippenham
If Sheldon School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Chippenham are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sheldon School
Is Sheldon School oversubscribed? ▾
Sheldon School has a capacity of 1800 places and currently has 1558 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wiltshire.
What is the admissions policy for Sheldon School? ▾
Admission to Sheldon School is managed by Wiltshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Sheldon School cover? ▾
Sheldon School is a secondary school in Chippenham, Wiltshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Sheldon School? ▾
Sheldon School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.