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Sheldon School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,640 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Environment, Representation, Sixth form and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Finances, 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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|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | Hardenhuish School | |
| 2.1 | Abbeyfield School | |
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| 6.2 | Kingsbury Green Academy | |
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| 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
Sixth form: Above average. Attainment is about average, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Destinations: Above average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite high. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
| Hearing impairment |
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