Shaftesbury High School, based in Chorley, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit 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.
Shaftesbury High School currently has around 103 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 66% boys and 34% girls. Around 62.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.3%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Weldbank Lane, Chorley, PR7 3NQ |
| Website: | www.shaftesbury.lancs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01257249803 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Lancashire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Abigale Bowe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134130 |
Ofsted inspection date: 29/10/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 130 |
| Number of Pupils: | 103 |
| Number of Boys: | 68 |
| Number of Girls: | 35 |
| White British | 90.30% | 93 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.90% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 2 |
| Other White | 1.00% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.00% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.00% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Nursery School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 4out of 4 | 464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Nursery School Wright Street , PR6 0SL | - not rated | 1,837 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley Eaves Green Road , PR7 3QG | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit Moor Road , PR7 2LR | 3out of 4 | 431 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Primary School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Infant School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke Street Junior School Duke Street , PR7 3DU | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic High School Myles Standish Way , PR7 3LS | 3out of 4 | 700 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Science College Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Albany Academy Bolton Road , PR7 3AY | 3out of 4 | 1,093 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | - not rated | 1,094 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southlands High School Clover Road , PR7 2NJ | 2out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury High School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westmorland School Weldbank Lane , PR7 3NQ | - not rated | 116 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Gloucester Road , PR7 3HN | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Progress Schools - Chorley Inspire Youth Zone , Chapel Street PR7 1BS | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ar-Rahmah Academy 142 Lyons Lane , PR6 0PJ | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.