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Notton House Academy

Academy special converter · Chippenham · SN15 2NF

Ages 8–19 · 55 pupils · Bristol, City of

Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

4.0

Overall absence

23.3%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-21

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.89
−20+2
Attainment 84.0
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.5

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence23.3%
Persistent absence (10%+)50.0%
Unauthorised10.4%
Authorised absence
12.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
10.0%
Enrolments in measure
10

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 fill110%

55 pupils · 50 places

Pupils on roll
55
Boys / girls
55 / 0
School capacity
50
Capacity fill
55 / 50 (110%)
Free school meals
54.7%
FSM pupils
29
Gender
Boys
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 819

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

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

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Academy trust
MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Sponsor
Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Reysenn

Location

Address
28 Notton, Lacock
Postcode
SN15 2NF
Town
Chippenham
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Bristol, City of
District
Wiltshire
Constituency
Chippenham
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

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

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

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

Boys academy special converter, Ages 8–19, in Chippenham, Bristol, City of, 55 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school. Free school meals: 54.7%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Chippenham
31
Academies among open schools in Chippenham
52% (16)
Open schools in SN15
19
Open schools in Bristol, City of LA
174

Nearby schools

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

  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Chippenham · SN15 2AH · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM15.8%

    1.8 miles away

  • Kings Lodge Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chippenham · SN15 3SY · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM10.7%

    1.8 miles away

  • Charter Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chippenham · SN15 3EA · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • FSM24.5%

    1.9 miles away

  • Academy converter · Primary

    Chippenham · SN14 0QT · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM11.2%

    1.9 miles away

  • Frogwell Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Foundation school · Primary

    Chippenham · SN14 0DG · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

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

    2.1 miles away

  • Ivy Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Chippenham · SN15 1HE · Wiltshire

    Ages 3–11

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

    2.2 miles away

  • Academy converter · Primary

    Corsham · SN13 9YW · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM12.4%

    2.2 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Michelle Reysenn
Telephone
01249730407

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