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Sheldon School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,630 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation, Admissions and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | Hardenhuish School | |
| 2.1 | Abbeyfield School | |
| 3.6 | The Corsham School | |
| 6.2 | Kingsbury Green Academy | |
| 7.4 | Melksham Oak Community School | |
| 8.3 | Malmesbury School | |
| 9.6 | St Laurence School | |
| 10.3 | Devizes School | |
| 10.5 | St Mark's CofE School | |
| 11.0 | St Augustine's Catholic College | |
| 11.1 | The John of Gaunt School | |
| 11.3 | Ralph Allen School |
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attainment: About average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Progress: About average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Provision for special educational needs
| Hearing impairment |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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