Abbeyfield School and Sixth Form
Big enough to make a difference, yet small enough to know each child.
Big enough to make a difference, yet small enough to know each child.
Thank you for considering Abbeyfield as a possibility for your child. Our belief in exceptional Teaching and Learning has led to excellent outcomes and phenomenal progress for students. We would welcome the opportunity to show you our caring and nurturing school which has the highest of expectations for all. Students at Abbeyfield are incredibly successful. We want to share our aspirations to build great futures for all we have the privilege to teach.
Our Sixth Form promotes independence, team work and collaboration. Our purpose built facilities help cater to these needs.
“Abbeyfield is like a big family”. Come and take a look at the extra curricular and enriching experiences our students can take part it.
‘The Three Rs’ are three key characteristics that we encourage all Abbeyfield students to develop and demonstrate on a daily basis: Responsibility, Respect and Resilience.
What does life at Abbeyfield look like…..? Why not click the link above and find out!
The English faculty at Abbeyfield is passionate and ambitious, with highly skilled teachers delivering an education of the highest quality. Lessons are creative and vibrant, held together by carefully planned units of work. We strive to be the very best at what we do, and so work very hard to ensure that students make rapid and sustained progress across all Key Stages.
Learn MoreMusic is a successful subject at Abbeyfield. From Year 7, we blend together an in-depth exploration of music history, genre and theory with numerous practical activities (either solo or as part of an ensemble) which help students to consolidate and further their learning and be assessed.
Learn MoreGood food and nutrition is vital for a healthy life and Abbeyfield students are given a very good start in the area. From Year 7 they learn essential skills such as hygiene, measuring and safe use of tools and equipment; and develop a broad range of cookery skills and knowledge. Eventually progressing to developing, implementing and evaluating their own recipe ideas. Students who wish to can also go on and gain a qualification in KS4.
Learn MoreAt Abbeyfield we believe in the role of computing, and the creative problem solving that it embodies, in equipping students to understand and change the world around them. Digital literacy is essential today, and in a hands-on curriculum that includes computer science, programming and creative information technology, students have the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence in this vital area.
Learn MoreAs the smaller of the three Chippenham secondary schools, we can really get to know and get the best out of our children. Visit our admissions pages to find out more.