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Hardenhuish School

Academy converter · Chippenham · SN14 6RJ

Ages 11–18 · 1,519 pupils · Wiltshire

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Ofsted

School remains Good

Attainment 8

52.1

Overall absence

7.9%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Good

Inspection date

2023-12-12

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.14
−20+2
Attainment 852.1
English & maths grade 5+54%
English & maths grade 4+78%
EBacc entry31%

EBacc APS: 4.6

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence7.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)19.4%
Unauthorised1.7%
Authorised absence
6.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
2.6%
Enrolments in measure
1,252

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill91%

1,519 pupils · 1,678 places

Pupils on roll
1,519
Boys / girls
750 / 769
School capacity
1,678
Capacity fill
1,519 / 1,678 (91%)
Free school meals
15.7%
FSM pupils
191
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HARDENHUISH SCHOOL LIMITED
Academy trust
HARDENHUISH SCHOOL LIMITED
Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Percy

Location

Address
Hardenhuish Lane
Postcode
SN14 6RJ
Town
Chippenham
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Wiltshire
District
Wiltshire
Constituency
Chippenham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
31 on roll / 31 capacity

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 11–18, in Chippenham, Wiltshire, 1,519 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 15.7%.

Open schools in Chippenham
31
Secondary schools in Chippenham
3
Academies among open schools in Chippenham
52% (16)
Open schools in SN14
13
Secondary in SN14
2
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.

Compare with theseAll in ChippenhamNear SN14

  • Sheldon School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Chippenham · SN14 6HJ · Wiltshire

    Ages 11–18

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

    0.3 miles away

  • Abbeyfield School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Chippenham · SN15 3XB · Wiltshire

    Ages 11–19

    • FSM28.0%

    2.1 miles away

  • St Paul's Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Chippenham · SN15 1DU · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM32.0%

    0.5 miles away

  • Redland Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Chippenham · SN14 0JE · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM20.6%

    0.6 miles away

  • St Peter's CofE Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chippenham · SN14 0LL · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM16.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • Frogwell Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Foundation school · Primary

    Chippenham · SN14 0DG · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS216%
    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM43.4%

    0.9 miles away

  • Ivy Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chippenham · SN15 1HE · Wiltshire

    Ages 3–11

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

    0.9 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Lisa Percy
Telephone
01249650693
Website
http://www.hardenhuish.wilts.sch.uk

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