Shaftesbury School

URN: 140898 • Shaftesbury SP7 8ER

Overview

Name
Shaftesbury School
URN
140898
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
55.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Donna London-Hill (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01747854498
Website
Visit
Address
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury SP7 8ER

Summary

Shaftesbury School is a mixed secondary academy located in Shaftesbury, Dorset, with a current enrolment of 864 students and a capacity for 1,283. The school is committed to fostering a vibrant learning environment where students are encouraged to set and achieve personal and academic goals. The ethos of the school emphasizes aspiration, action, and achievement, aiming to develop each student's individuality alongside a sense of social and moral responsibility.

The curriculum at Shaftesbury School is designed to provide a rigorous educational experience, particularly in the Sixth Form, where students consistently demonstrate improved outcomes. The school prides itself on the collaborative efforts of its dedicated staff, who work together to support students in their academic journeys.

Shaftesbury School also actively engages with the community, hosting various events and newsletters that highlight student achievements and school activities. The school’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its positive environment, where students are encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at http://www.shaftesburyschool.co.uk.

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Key details

LA
Dorset
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Capacity
1283
Pupils
864
Boys
425
Girls
439
FSM %
27.30
Open date
2014-06-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Dorset

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 864 425 439 1283 27.30
2024-09-11 868 420 448 1283 25.60
2023-09-11 967 467 500 1283 21.30
2022-09-11 967 467 500 1283 21.30
2021-09-11 949 458 491 1283 19.60
2020-09-11 960 475 485 1283 17.10

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