Shaftesbury High School

URN: 134130 • Chorley PR7 3NQ

Overview

Name
Shaftesbury High School
URN
134130
Type
Pupil referral unit
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Abigale Bowe (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01257249803
Website
Visit
Address
Weldbank Lane, Chorley PR7 3NQ

Summary

Shaftesbury High School, located in Chorley, Lancashire, is a pupil referral unit catering to a diverse group of 103 students, with a capacity of 130. The school provides a supportive and structured learning environment aimed at helping pupils develop academically, socially, emotionally, and morally. It serves students who have been referred due to various circumstances, including medical needs or permanent exclusions from mainstream schools.

The school's curriculum is personalised, focusing on thorough assessments of each pupil's needs and strengths. Shaftesbury High School offers a broad and balanced educational experience, ensuring that all pupils have access to quality learning opportunities that do not disadvantage them compared to their mainstream peers. The ethos of the school emphasizes safety, security, and the value of education for its own sake.

Shaftesbury High School is committed to fostering pathways for pupils, whether that involves reintegration into mainstream education or placement in specialist settings. The school aims to provide an innovative curriculum that incorporates emerging technologies, maintaining high expectations for all students.

Key details

LA
Lancashire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Not applicable
Trust
Capacity
130
Pupils
103
Boys
68
Girls
35
FSM %
62.10
Open date
2003-04-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-10-30
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Lancashire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 103 68 35 130 62.10
2024-09-11 91 63 28 130 51.60
2023-09-11 75 46 29 130 52.00
2022-09-11 75 46 29 130 52.00
2021-09-11 78 60 18 130 48.70
2020-09-11 82 62 20 130 41.50

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