Shaftesbury School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Address | Salisbury Road, SP7 8ER |
| URN | 140898 |
School Census
| Total | 905 |
| Girls/Boys | 469/436 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.8%/48.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 7.3% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 203 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/03/2023 | Good |
| 16/05/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 07/03/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/05/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 38.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.81 |
| Progress 8 | -0.49 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | 40% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.45 |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 259 |
| As first preference | 153 |
| As second preference | 83 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 158 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 153 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 226 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 121 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 202 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 123 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 114 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 223 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 123 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 234 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 134 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 205 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 144 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 246 |
| As first preference | 155 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 159 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 155 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 209 |
| As first preference | 134 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 139 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 134 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 253 |
| As first preference | 140 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 140 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 215 |
| As first preference | 141 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 145 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 139 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 20% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 53% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 20% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 65% |
| no | 35% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 6.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 85% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
Nearby Schools
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Wincombe Lane, , SP7 8PZ
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
(0.54 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: St James's Street, St James St, SP7 8HQ