Shaftesbury High School
URN: 102260 • Harrow HA3 6LE
Overview
- Name
- Shaftesbury High School
- URN
- 102260
- Type
- Community special school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 36.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sage Ball (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02084282482
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Headstone Lane, Harrow HA3 6LE
Summary
Shaftesbury High School is a community special school located in Harrow, catering to a mixed-gender student body of 171 pupils, with a capacity of 175. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment that prioritises the unique and complex needs of its students. Shaftesbury's ethos is built on values of positivity, wellbeing, and empowerment, fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and resilience among its community.
The curriculum at Shaftesbury High School is designed to be aspirational and engaging, focusing on practical, social, and emotional life skills alongside academic achievement. The school offers personalised learning experiences tailored to individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring that each student can progress at their own pace. The sixth form provides additional opportunities for qualifications and life skills training, preparing students for a smooth transition into adulthood and independent living.
Shaftesbury High School prides itself on its strong community ties and collaborative approach, working closely with families and multiple professionals to support students' development. With a commitment to creating a calm and respectful learning environment, the school aims to empower students to become confident and well-rounded individuals.
The curriculum at Shaftesbury High School is designed to be aspirational and engaging, focusing on practical, social, and emotional life skills alongside academic achievement. The school offers personalised learning experiences tailored to individual Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring that each student can progress at their own pace. The sixth form provides additional opportunities for qualifications and life skills training, preparing students for a smooth transition into adulthood and independent living.
Shaftesbury High School prides itself on its strong community ties and collaborative approach, working closely with families and multiple professionals to support students' development. With a commitment to creating a calm and respectful learning environment, the school aims to empower students to become confident and well-rounded individuals.
Useful links
- Year 7 Transition (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Jubilee Academy (65.4)
- Alexandra School (59.3)
- Kingsley High School (59.2)
- Pathways School (50.8)
- Quainton Hall School (49.7)
Key details
- LA
- Harrow
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 171
- Boys
- 108
- Girls
- 63
- FSM %
- 47.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 171 | 108 | 63 | 175 | 47.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 165 | 101 | 64 | 175 | 44.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 173 | 114 | 59 | 175 | 41.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 173 | 114 | 59 | 180 | 41.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 172 | 113 | 59 | 200 | 41.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 163 | 105 | 58 | 200 | 32.80 |
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