Shaftesbury High SchoolHeadstone Lane , Harrow

Shaftesbury High School, based in Harrow, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a community special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Shaftesbury High School currently has around 171 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 63.2% boys and 36.8% girls. Around 47.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.3%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 17.5%. indian pupils make up about 17% , followed by other asian at 12.9%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (95%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 40% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .