Abbeyfield School, based in Chippenham, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Abbeyfield School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Stanley Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3XB |
| Website: | http://www.abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01249464500 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Wiltshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Nicholas Norgrove |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 151948 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/11/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1069 |
| Number of Pupils: | |
| Number of Boys: | |
| Number of Girls: |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Lodge Primary School Kings Lodge Primary School , SN15 3SY | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Lodge Primary School Kings Lodge Primary School , SN15 3SY | - not rated | 829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charter Primary School Wood Lane , SN15 3EA | 2out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charter Primary School Wood Lane , SN15 3EA | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Park Primary School Sadlers Mead , SN15 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Stanley Lane , SN15 3XB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Stanley Lane , SN15 3XB | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham College Cocklebury Road , SN15 3QD | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wiltshire College and University Centre Cocklebury Road , SN15 3QD | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lackham College Lacock , SN15 2NY | - not rated | 2,982 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Young People's Support Centre The Bridge Centre , Bath Road SN15 1AA | - not rated | 2,508 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Primary School Dallas Road , SN15 1LE | - not rated | 2,530 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Malmesbury Road , SN15 1QF | - not rated | 3,256 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.