Shaftesbury School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Salisbury Road Shaftesbury Dorset SP7 8ER |
| Phone | 01747854498 |
| Reference Number | 140898 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 868 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.39%
Girls: 51.61% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 75 | 67 | 142 |
| 8 | 72 | 79 | 151 |
| 9 | 66 | 62 | 128 |
| 10 | 75 | 71 | 146 |
| 11 | 62 | 74 | 136 |
| 12 | 40 | 60 | 100 |
| 13 | 30 | 35 | 65 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.9% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.8% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-05-11 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-07 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-05-17 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-06-05 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Shaftesbury School | ||
| 2013-05-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-09 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-06-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-10 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2003-11-03 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2013-05-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-05-09 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2011-06-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-10 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-10-02 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2003-11-03 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.49 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
St James's Street, St James St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ |
0.59 miles |
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Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ |
0.65 miles |
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Port Regis Preparatory School
Motcombe Park, Shaftesbury, SP7 9QA |
1.7 miles |
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Motcombe CofE Primary School
Church Road, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT |
2.08 miles |
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Ludwell Primary School
Coronation Drive, Ludwell, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9ND |
2.33 miles |
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Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Semley, Semley School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9AU |
2.99 miles |
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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF |
3.55 miles |
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St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Pheasant Way, Gillingham, SP8 4GG |
3.61 miles |
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Stower Provost Community School
Woodville Stour Provost, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 5LX |
3.94 miles |
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Gillingham Primary School
School Road, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QR |
4.43 miles |
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Wardour Catholic Primary School
Wardour, Tisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 6RF |
4.65 miles |
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Wyke Primary School
Deane Avenue, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SH |
4.94 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Coombe House School
Coombe House School, Donhead St Mary, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, SP7 9LP |
1.06 miles |
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Gillingham School
Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QP |
4.26 miles |
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Clayesmore School
Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum, DT11 8LL |
4.9 miles |