Abbeyfield School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Abbeyfield School
Address: Stanley Lane
Town/City: Chippenham
County: Wiltshire
Postcode: SN15 3XB

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2000
History: This school closed in 2025

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Nicholas Norgrove
Capacity: 1069
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 16 January 2025:
Number of pupils: 899 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 26.3%

Location and administration

URN: 131969
DfE Number: 865/4000
UKPRN: 10009479
UPRN: 200002920314
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Wiltshire (E06000054)
Constituency: Chippenham (E14001168)
Electoral Ward: Chippenham Hardens & Central (E05016251)

Easting & Northing: 393656E, 172558N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 27' 9.38" N 2° 5' 33.22" W
Plus Code: 9C3VFW34+2X

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Jessica Ackland - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 22 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2025.
  • Elizabeth Alison BANISTER - Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 September 2025.
  • Mrs Natalie Burke - Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2025.
  • Miss Carolyn Cook - Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2025.
  • Tina Foley - Governor. Appointed on 7 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 September 2025.
  • Miss Selina Jones - Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2021 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 September 2025.
  • Mr Stuart Millward - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2025.
  • Mr Bryan Michael Slade - Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2025.
  • Mr Jonathon Thurlow - Governor. Appointed on 29 March 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 29 September 2025.
  • Mr Paul Wilson - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2025.