An evening with world-renowned wildlife filmmaker Gavin Thurston as he shares some of the adventures, mishaps, wonders and discoveries from his career spent filming the natural world. For over 40 years Gavin has travelled to some of the wildest and most remote corners of the planet, often spending weeks or months waiting for extraordinary wildlife...
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Sheldon School students celebrate GCSE results above national average
Students at Sheldon School are celebrating another strong set of GCSE results, with attainment at grades 9–5 rising again and results remaining significantly above the national average. Overall, 74% of GCSE entries achieved grades 9–4, compared with a national average of 67.3%, while 60% achieved grades 9–5, ahead of the national figure of 55%. The...
Sheldon School celebrates strong Post-16 results for Class of 2026
Students at Sheldon School and Sixth Form in Chippenham are celebrating another strong set of Post-16 results, with almost all of the Class of 2026 securing their chosen next steps. The results build on the school’s strongest-ever performance last year, with students now preparing to head to universities, apprenticeships, gap years and opportunities overseas. Among...
Sheldon School to become first phone-free school in Chippenham
Sheldon School is set to become the first phone-free school in Chippenham this June, introducing Yondr pouches to support student wellbeing and learning. The move follows new Department for Education guidance on mobile phone use in schools and comes after consultation with parents and visits to other schools already using similar systems. From Term 6,...
Sheldon School in Chippenham recognised for support for young carers
Sheldon School in Chippenham has been formally recognised for its work supporting pupils with caring responsibilities after achieving the Young Carers in Schools Award. The award highlights the school’s proactive approach to identifying young carers early and making sure they receive the support they need throughout their education. Young carers are children and young people...
Sheldon School celebrates record GCSE success with rising results
Students at Sheldon School are celebrating another fantastic set of GCSE results, with overall attainment rising again this year. An impressive 74% of students achieved grades 9–4, while 56% secured grades 9–5, both improvements on last year’s outcomes. Although no national progress scores are being published this year, Sheldon’s Attainment 8 score has increased when...
Record-Breaking Post-16 Results at Sheldon School in Wiltshire
Sheldon School in Chippenham is celebrating an exceptional year for its Post-16 students, achieving the strongest progress in the school’s history with a record-breaking Value-Added score of +0.58. This means that, on average, each student achieved more than half a grade higher than expected based on their prior attainment. Almost all students secured the grades...
Sheldon School headteacher gets a good soaking to support mental health services
Students from Sheldon School in Chippenham have given their headteacher a good soaking after raising money for children’s mental health services. The school was participating in Mental Health Awareness Week, an annual event organised by the Mental Health Foundation to promote good mental health and celebrate the importance of community. A number of events were...
Young musicians showcase their talent at Sheldon School awards concert
Sheldon School’s top musicians performed for a full house of family and friends during the annual Young Musician of the Year Awards Concert on Wednesday 1 May 2025. Seventeen students were selected after a week of auditions to represent the Lower School (Years 7-9), Upper School (Years 10 & 11) and Sheldon Sixth Form in...
Sheldon School Year 13 student wins gold at Jujitsu championships
Filip, a Year 13 student at Sheldon School in Chippenham, has recently won a Jujitsu gold medal in the Pro Sport Grappling Somerset Open in Weston Super Mare, as well as two golds and a silver at the UMAC Wiltshire BJJ Championships in Swindon. In January, Filip will be heading to Belgium to compete for...
Sheldon School awards evening honours students’ efforts and achievements
Sheldon School recently held its annual Awards Evening to celebrate student achievement from the previous year. This is the most prestigious event on the school calendar, rewarding high standards of work, commitment and citizenship. Headteacher Peter Lynch emphasised the significance of the evening, stating, “This event not only celebrates our students’ achievements but also fosters...
Sheldon School celebrates a great set of GCSE results to 2024
Sheldon School and its students are celebrating a great set of GCSE results in 2024. The school has seen a dramatic improvement overall, where attainment has improved in all subject areas from last year. The school has achieved its highest provisional Progress 8 score since 2019, and has exceeded the national attainment benchmark in both...
Sheldon School in Chippenham shares a strong set of A-level results
Sheldon School in Chippenham is delighted to share a strong set of results achieved by our A-level students in 2024. These have improved on last year’s outcomes and have ensured that nearly all of students were able to attend University or apprenticeship placements they had chosen. There are some outstanding results achieved by the Post...
Sheldon School in Chippenham receives ‘Good’ Ofsted rating
Sheldon School in Chippenham was declared ‘Good’ in all categories during its Ofsted inspection in March 2024. The report praised the behaviour and conduct of the students and the ‘purposeful ethos’ of pupils in lessons. Students reported that they feel part of the ‘Sheldon community.’ Peter Lynch, Headteacher of Sheldon School, expressed his pride in...
Young musicians showcase their talent at Sheldon School at Chippenham
Sheldon School hall was filled with music last week as students took the stage for the Young Musician of the Year Awards and Concert. The students showed their incredible musical ability and diversity with performances including everything from Chopin to Iron Maiden. Of the evening, Headteacher Peter Lynch said, “It is an incredible honour to...
Sheldon students swap the classroom for the great outdoors
Students from Sheldon School in Chippenham recently visited the Brecon Beacons for a week of outdoor education and adventure activities. 48 students from Year 9 and 10 participated in activities including caving, canoeing, climbing, mountain walking and gorge walking at the Plas Pencelli outdoor education centre in South Wales. The trip was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...
Pokémon VIP visits after school club at Sheldon School in Chippenham
Sheldon School welcomed a very special visitor to its after-school Pokémon club. Simon Benton, VP of Trading Card Game Sales at Pokémon, joined the club to talk about all things Pokémon and share some of the unique items in his personal collection. The young Pokémon enthusiasts were delighted to look through his cards and memorabilia—including...
Awdry Law hosts a lunchtime careers event at Sheldon School in Chippenham
Awdry Law, which rebranded from Awdry Bailey & Douglas in June 2023, hosted a lunchtime careers pop-up at Sheldon School in Chippenham. This was an opportunity to talk to students about the different routes and careers in law, allowing those who may be interested in a legal career to ask questions to experts in their...
Open Morning at Sheldon School
An opportunity for parents and children considering their options for to visit the School, take a tour, meet with staff and have the opportunity to ask questions about studying at Sheldon School. For further information and booking, please email email hidden; JavaScript is required