Academy Governance and Finances
In April 2011, Sheldon converted to academy status. Please find information below relating to the
You can also view an archive of previous annual reports and other statements regarding employment, pay and governance.
Sheldon School Governance
The school's new constitution is based on two charters. The Board of Governors are required to honour these charters, along with the Leadership Team, they act as guardians of the charters and ensure that they are upheld.
The Sheldon Charter
- Ensure opportunities to develop high quality relationships between staff, students, parents and other stakeholders
- Ensure that all students feel safe and cared for
- Ensure that every student has the opportunity thrive regardless of social background, academic ability or special educational need
- Ensure that education offered is more than what happens in the classroom; through our extra- curricular offer, trips and visits
- Have the highest expectations of all students and staff, so they represent Sheldon with pride
- Engage with parents, the community and other schools to improve educational outcomes and experiences for all pupils
- Equally value the contribution of all staff to the success of Sheldon School
- Commit to the development and job satisfaction of staff and honour the Sheldon Employment Charter
- Encourage pupils to take pride in their membership of the Sheldon community and to contribute to the running of the school
- Ensure the budget is set and managed to create a sustainable school that is built and staffed for the 21st Century, whilst maintaining a balance between the Charters and financial resources.
Sheldon Employment charter
- Continue to employ all teachers on a fair basis with consideration to national guidelines and any nationally agreed terms and conditions
- Continue to employ all support staff on a fair basis with consideration to the Wiltshire LA terms and conditions and, where appropriate, any nationally agreed terms and conditions
- Continue to value and recognise membership of trade unions and professional associations
- Continue to abide by relevant national collective agreements
- Ensure a commitment to ongoing professional development for all staff
Financial Information
Please click on the links to view the Sheldon School Annual Report and Financial Statements for the year ending 31 August 2024 and the Financial Bookmarking Service. All historical financial statements can be found in the archive below.
Executive Pay Summary
2023-2024
The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension cost) exceeded £100,000 in bandings of £10,000 as of 31 August 24 was: £100,001 - £110,000 = 1