Sheldon School

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Head of 6th's Welcome

Firmly established over many years, Sheldon's excellent reputation is well-deserved. It is a purposeful learning community where every individual counts.

Expectations and aspirations are high here and we are committed to developing the young people in our care, whatever their talents. Children of all abilities succeed at this school and are encouraged to develop academically, physically and spiritually, fulfilling their potential in a happy, caring environment.

Peter Lynch
Headteacher

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Ten Tors 2025

During the second weekend in May, three teams of Sheldon students headed out to Dartmoor to take on the Ten Tors Challenge . The groups, ranging...

20 May 25

Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

We have been celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week with lots of activities across the school to help spark conversations about mental health and...

16 May 25

Y13 Leavers Day 2025

On Friday, we held celebrated our Year 13 students with a fun-filled Leavers' Day to mark their last day at Sheldon Sixth Form before they enter...

12 May 25

Sheldon Celebrates VE Day 80

On Thursday, Sheldon students and staff gathered by the flag pole for a special ceremony to celebrate the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. Students also...

9 May 25

Young Musician of the Year Awards

On Wednesday night, Sheldon's top musicians performed for a full house of family and friends during our annual Young Musician of the Year Awards...

2 May 25

Mental Health Awareness Week

Between 12-16 May, we will be celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week. Throughout the week, different activities will be taking placeto raise...

2 May 25

Sixth Former Standing in Local Election

Ahead of the local elections on Thursday 1 May, we sat down to talk to one of our own students that will be standing for election in his local...

29 Apr 25

Congratulations Insignia!

Congratulations to Year 11 students Elod, Arthur and Ethan, also known as Insignia, who won the Take the Stage competition over the weekend. The...

29 Apr 25

Step Into It 2025

Our Sheldon dance students showed off their enormous talent this week with two sold out performances of the annual dance showcase, Step Into It. Over...

4 Apr 25

Congratulations Young Musician Finalists

Congratulations to the finalists in our Young Musician of the Year Awards. After three days of auditions, our music faculty has selected the...

3 Apr 25

Ten Tors on BBC Radio Wiltshire

Our Ten Tors teams have been training hard for the challenge next month. Each week, you can find them working together to plan their route and learn...

3 Apr 25

Silver Practice Expedition 2025

Last weekend a group of Year 10 students trekked through the Marlborough Downs as part of their Duke of Edinburgh's Award Silver Practice Expedition...

2 Apr 25

Decorating the Osterbaum

Our Y9 and Y10 German classes decorated Ostereier (Easter eggs) and decorated the Osterbaum (Easter tree) for all of the school to enjoy on this last...

31 Mar 25

First Aid Training

In addition to the First Aid module in PSRE classes, Year 8 students were also invited to complete a first aid course over after school over a five...

28 Mar 25

Flying Start Challenge Regional Finals

On Tuesday, our two winning teams from the Sheldon flyoffs attended the Flying Start Challenge Regional Finals organised by AtkinsRéalis and flew...

28 Mar 25

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