Abbeyfield School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Stanley Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3XBOpen in maps

Abbeyfield School is a secondary school in Chippenham for ages 11 to 19. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 29 November 2022, report published 30 January 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Pupil numbers and mix

902 pupils on roll, with places for 1,069

Eligible for free school meals25.6%

25.6%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.1%

5.1%, 16.5 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.9%

9.9%, 4.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.9%

6.9%, 0.9 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Abbeyfield School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Sheldon School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.2
Hardenhuish School2 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.5
St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 37.9
Kingsbury Green Academy4 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 39.6
The Corsham School5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 47.5

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
Age range
11 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Nicholas Norgrove
Phone
01249464500
Website
abbeyfield.wilts.sch.uk
Address
Stanley Lane, Chippenham, SN15 3XB
Local authority
Wiltshire
URN
151948

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.