Shaftesbury School, based in Shaftesbury, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a voluntary controlled school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Shaftesbury School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER |
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| School Type: | Voluntary controlled school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Pre-LGR 2019 Dorset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Mark Blackman |
| Religious character: | Church of England |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 113889 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1202 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury St James's Street , SP7 8HQ | 3out of 4 | 1,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Wincombe Lane , SP7 8PZ | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Wincombe Lane , SP7 8PZ | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaftesbury School Salisbury Road , SP7 8ER | - not rated | 0 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury School Salisbury Road , SP7 8ER | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred's Church of England Middle School Wincombe Lane , SP7 8PZ | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coombe House School Coombe House School , Donhead St Mary SP7 9LP | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's School Donhead St Mary's , Shaftesbury SP7 9LP | - not rated | 1,873 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Port Regis Preparatory School Motcombe Park , SP7 9QA | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.