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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Events & Trips Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- Curriculum Subject Allocation (download)
- Cookie Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Information (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Shaftesbury School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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