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Abbeyfield School

Academy converter · Chippenham · SN15 3XB

Ages 11–19 · 902 pupils · Wiltshire

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Ofsted

Good

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-11-29

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill84%

902 pupils · 1,069 places

Pupils on roll
902
Boys / girls
459 / 443
School capacity
1,069
Capacity fill
902 / 1,069 (84%)
Free school meals
28%
FSM pupils
207
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
Academy trust
THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
Sponsor
The Athelstan Trust
Headteacher
Mr Nicholas Norgrove

Location

Address
Stanley Lane
Postcode
SN15 3XB
Town
Chippenham
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Wiltshire
District
Wiltshire
Constituency
Chippenham
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Chippenham, Wiltshire, 902 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 28%.

Open schools in Chippenham
31
Secondary schools in Chippenham
3
Academies among open schools in Chippenham
52% (16)
Open schools in SN15
19
Secondary in SN15
1
Open schools in Wiltshire LA
266
Secondary in Wiltshire LA
28

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Sheldon School

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    Ages 11–18

    • Att845.7
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence10.1%

    2.1 miles away

  • Hardenhuish School

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    Chippenham · SN14 6RJ · Wiltshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.1
    • P80.1
    • EM5+54%
    • Absence7.9%

    2.1 miles away

  • Kings Lodge Primary School

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    Ages 4–11

    • FSM10.7%

    0.5 miles away

  • Charter Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

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    • FSM24.5%

    0.7 miles away

  • Monkton Park Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Chippenham · SN15 3PN · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS266%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM11.9%

    0.8 miles away

  • Ivy Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chippenham · SN15 1HE · Wiltshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM8.5%

    1.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Nicholas Norgrove
Telephone
01249464500
Website
http://www.abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk/

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