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Sherant School

Other independent special school · Melksham · SN12 7AN

Ages 8–16 · Wiltshire

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census.

School capacity
8
Gender
Mixed
School type
Other independent special school

Age range

Ages 8–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Independent
Headteacher
Mr David Biddleston

Location

Address
15 Little John Avenue
Postcode
SN12 7AN
Town
Melksham
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Wiltshire
District
Wiltshire
Constituency
Chippenham
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

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.

Mixed other independent special school, Ages 8–16, in Melksham, Wiltshire. Notable characteristics: independent, special school. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Melksham
11
Academies among open schools in Melksham
91% (10)
Open schools in SN12
12
Open schools in Wiltshire LA
266

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in MelkshamNear SN12

  • River Mead School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Melksham · SN12 7ED · Wiltshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS228%
    • Absence8.5%
    • FSM45.0%

    0.2 miles away

  • The Manor CofE VC Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Melksham · SN12 7NG · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS225%
    • Absence7.8%
    • FSM46.2%

    0.4 miles away

  • Melksham House School

    Other independent special school

    Melksham · SN12 6ES · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–16

    0.7 miles away

  • Aloeric Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Melksham · SN12 6HN · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS243%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM20.8%

    0.8 miles away

  • Melksham Oak Community School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Melksham · SN12 6QZ · Wiltshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att839.1
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+30%
    • Absence13.9%

    1.3 miles away

  • Bowerhill Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Melksham · SN12 6YH · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM16.4%

    1.5 miles away

  • Shaw CE Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Melksham · SN12 8EQ · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS232%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM16.4%

    1.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr David Biddleston

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