Shaftesbury School

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Shaftesbury, SP78ER Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

49

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
43.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.5
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.7%
Continue in education or training
32.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 39.0%
Sustained employment
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
7 March 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Salisbury Road
Shaftesbury, SP78ER
Phone
1747854498
Website
shaftesburyschool.co.uk

Location

Find the school on the map

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140898
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER
Website
http://www.shaftesburyschool.co.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST
Capacity
1,283 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
868
Free School Meals
27.6% (240 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.2% (28 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
34.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
39.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
21.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
39%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
112 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
54 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
108
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
868 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(11 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Being the Best You Can Be"

Belonging Empathy Service Thrive

Shaftesbury School has a Christian ethos aligned with the Church of England; the vision references Jesus’ teachings and the Good Samaritan parable, and the school centers on Christian values of Belonging, Empathy, Service and Thrive.

Head Teacher's Message

Executive Headteacher Donna London-Hill welcomes visitors and introduces Shaftesbury School as a community guided by Christian values, with emphasis on being the best they can be and delivering high standards in education and pupil well‑being.

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum broadly in line with the National Curriculum Literacy is the foundation of learning and is explicitly taught across subjects Knowledge-rich curriculum with powerful knowledge at the heart of the curriculum Subject specialist approach with varied assessment methods across subjects (e.g., performance subjects not relying on standardised written assessments) Formative and summative assessments with feedback to support progress; preparation for Further/Higher Education and beyond

SEND Provision

Inclusion Lead; SEND provision includes literacy and numeracy support, extra literacy support, small group work, 1:1 interventions, in-class support, access to School Nurse, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), SEN Support Services (SENSS), CAMHS, Educational Psychologist, CYP SALT Service, and related referrals.

Admissions Criteria

Shaftesbury School admits students aged 11+ in September who live within the catchment area and will admit eligible students on demand up to at least the Standard Number. The school may admit other students whose parents indicate a preference, provided the Standard Number is not exceeded, the school is appropriate and suitable, and parents accept daily travel arrangements and costs.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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