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 | 864 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.19%
Girls: 50.81% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 84 | 83 | 167 |
| 8 | 73 | 68 | 141 |
| 9 | 67 | 75 | 142 |
| 10 | 68 | 62 | 130 |
| 11 | 71 | 67 | 138 |
| 12 | 34 | 43 | 77 |
| 13 | 28 | 41 | 69 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.2% |
| White, Other | 5.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-05-11 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| 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 |
|
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 |