Abbeyfield School
Academy converter · sixth form · 902 pupils
90% stayed in education · Attainment 8 46.7
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Hardenhuish School
- Pupils on roll
- 1,519of 1,678 places
- Free school meals
- 15.7%
- Year 11 cohort 2025
- 263
- Ofsted
- School remains Good, 1 November 2023Read the Ofsted report
Results below include those reported under the school’s previous registration: Hardenhuish School (URN 126509, until 1 September 2010).
What the data says
Of the 246 pupils who finished Year 11 at Hardenhuish School in 2023, 58% stayed on in Hardenhuish School’s own sixth form (Wiltshire average 43%), 30% went to a further education college and 3% started an apprenticeship.
Among the 132 students who left the sixth form in 2023, 55% went to university (Wiltshire 31%, England 37%), and 33% of level 3 students progressed to one of the most selective universities, against 19% nationally.
Statistics is unusually popular at GCSE: 96% of the year group took it, against 5% of pupils across England.
GCSE results in 2025 were in line with the national picture: Attainment 8 of 47.5 against 46.1 across England and 46.2 in Wiltshire, with 42% of pupils getting grade 5 or above in both English and maths (England 45%).
Where pupils went after Year 11
Destinations of the 2023 Year 11 leavers, measured the following year: the share in a sustained place for at least two terms. Compared with all state-funded schools in Wiltshire and England.
School sixth formSixth form collegeFurther education collegeOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Hardenhuish School | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils in the cohort | 246 | 5,123 | 607,348 |
| Any sustained destination | 96% | 94% | 92% |
| Stayed in education | 91% | 88% | 86% |
| — school sixth form | 58% | 43% | 34% |
| — sixth form college | 0% | 6% | 13% |
| — further education college | 30% | 38% | 37% |
| — other education | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Employment | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| No sustained destination | 2% | 4% | 6% |
| Destination unknown | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Where students went after sixth form
Destinations of students who finished 16–18 study in 2023, measured the following year.
University (higher education)Further educationOther educationApprenticeshipEmploymentNo sustained destination
| Measure | Hardenhuish School | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students in the cohort | 132 | 3,827 | 541,441 |
| Any sustained destination | 93% | 82% | 79% |
| University (higher education) | 55% | 31% | 37% |
| — most selective universities (top third), of level 3 students | 33% | 23% | 19% |
| Further education | 1% | 5% | 5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7% | 7% |
| Employment | 31% | 38% | 28% |
| No sustained destination | 3% | 13% | 16% |
GCSE results 2025
| Measure | Hardenhuish School | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 (average points per pupil) | 47.5 | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | 45% | 45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English and maths | 67% | 65% | 65% |
| Entered the English Baccalaureate subjects | 26% | 31% | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.14 | 4.05 | 4.09 |
| Disadvantaged pupils in the cohort | 14% | 19% | 28% |
| Attainment 8 — disadvantaged pupils | 30.8 | 32.2 | 34.9 |
| Attainment 8 — other pupils | 50.3 | 49.5 | 50.4 |
| Pupils with high prior attainment (Key Stage 2) | — | — | — |
| English as an additional language | 4% | 8% | 19% |
Progress 8 is not available for 2025 and 2026: these cohorts had no Key Stage 2 tests in 2020 and 2021, so there is no baseline. Attainment 8 shows results without taking pupils’ starting points into account.
Subjects taken at GCSE
Entries in 2025 as a share of the Year 11 cohort, and the share of entries graded 7–9 and 4–9, compared with all entries in England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England | Grades 7–9 | England | Grades 4–9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 261 | 99% | 89% | 19% | 20% | 68% |
| Mathematics | 261 | 99% | 88% | 20% | 22% | 74% |
| Statistics | 252 | 96% | 5% | 19% | 20% | 81% |
| English Literature | 246 | 94% | 86% | 13% | 21% | 70% |
| Combined Science | 213 | 81% | 65% | 9% | 9% | 70% |
| Geography | 172 | 65% | 41% | 25% | 25% | 69% |
| Business Studies | 105 | 40% | 18% | 21% | 20% | 70% |
| History | 100 | 38% | 41% | 20% | 26% | 67% |
| Computer Science | 56 | 21% | 13% | 25% | 30% | 82% |
| Spanish | 51 | 19% | 19% | 43% | 27% | 86% |
| Food Preparation and Nutrition | 50 | 19% | 8% | 12% | 21% | 66% |
| Biology | 41 | 16% | 23% | 68% | 45% | 98% |
| Physics | 41 | 16% | 23% | 80% | 46% | 100% |
| Chemistry | 40 | 15% | 23% | 70% | 47% | 100% |
| Design and Technology | 39 | 15% | 11% | 21% | 23% | 72% |
| Physical Education | 37 | 14% | 11% | 32% | 24% | 89% |
| Art and Design | 36 | 14% | 7% | 28% | 24% | 67% |
| French | 34 | 13% | 18% | 35% | 29% | 82% |
| Religious Studies | 23 | 9% | 31% | 43% | 32% | 70% |
| Drama | 21 | 8% | 7% | 43% | 27% | 81% |
| Dance | 19 | 7% | 1% | 26% | 27% | 47% |
| Music | 14 | 5% | 5% | 36% | 33% | 100% |
| Textiles | 14 | 5% | 2% | 14% | 27% | 64% |
| Portuguese | 3 | 1% | 0% | — | 50% | — |
| Polish | 1 | 0% | 1% | — | 84% | — |
Technical awards and other Key Stage 4 qualifications
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Appreciation / Introduction | 37 | 24% | — |
| Health Studies | 23 | 15% | — |
| Sports Studies | 18 | 12% | — |
| Hospitality / Catering Studies | 14 | 9% | — |
A levels and other level 3 courses
| Measure | Hardenhuish School | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students at the end of 16–18 study | 325 | — | — |
| — of whom A level students | 156 | 2,026 | 261,341 |
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| Average points per A level entry | 36.32 | 35.35 | 35.00 |
| Average grade, best 3 A levels | B- | B- | B- |
| AAB or better with two facilitating subjects | 18% | 18% | 18% |
| Average grade, applied general courses | — | — | — |
| Average grade, T levels | — | — | — |
A level subjects
Entries as a share of A level students, compared with the share across England.
| Subject | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 44 | 28% | 31% |
| Psychology | 34 | 22% | 23% |
| Geography | 31 | 20% | 10% |
| Economics | 29 | 19% | 13% |
| History | 28 | 18% | 13% |
| Politics | 25 | 16% | 6% |
| Physics | 23 | 15% | 12% |
| Sociology | 23 | 15% | 13% |
| Business Studies | 21 | 13% | 13% |
| Biology | 21 | 13% | 20% |
| English Language | 14 | 9% | 4% |
| English Literature | 14 | 9% | 11% |
| Further Mathematics | 12 | 8% | 5% |
| Film Studies | 11 | 7% | 2% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 7% | 17% |
| Computer Science | 9 | 6% | 5% |
| Art and Design | 9 | 6% | 1% |
| Religious Studies | 9 | 6% | 4% |
| Photography | 8 | 5% | 3% |
| Physical Education | 7 | 4% | 3% |
| Drama | 6 | 4% | 2% |
| Product Design | 6 | 4% | 2% |
| French | — | — | 1% |
| D and T Textiles Technology | — | — | 0% |
| Dance | — | — | 0% |
| Music | — | — | 0% |
| Spanish | — | — | 2% |
| Classical Civilisation | — | — | 1% |
Applied, technical and other level 3 courses
| Subject | Qualification | Entries | Share of cohort | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Skills | Extended Project (Diploma) | 90 | 58% | — |
| Social Science | VRQ Level 3 | 32 | 21% | — |
| Mathematics (Numeracy) | Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3 | 27 | 17% | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | 8 | 5% | — |
| Photography | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Physical Education | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Spanish | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Art and Design | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Economics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| English Language | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Art and Design | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| History | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Biology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Business Studies | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Health Studies | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Physical Education | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Physics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| History | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Politics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Nutrition / Diet | VRQ Level 3 | — | — | — |
| Photography | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| English Literature | GCE AS level (Not continued to A2) | — | — | — |
| Psychology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Further Mathematics | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
| Sociology | GCE AS level (All) | — | — | — |
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Sources: Department for Education school and college performance tables 2024/2025 (Key Stage 4 and 16–18 results, subject entries, destination measures for 2023 leavers); Get Information About Schools register as at 19 September 2026; Ofsted management information as at 31 August 2026. Small numbers are suppressed by DfE and shown as “—”. How to read these figures.