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Shaftesbury School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Shaftesbury School
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- Shaftesbury SP7 8ER
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils remember important knowledge and many achieve well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school.
Qualifications and Training: Subjects are nearly always taught by subject experts.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders use assessment effectively to help pupils learn well.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching does not routinely correct mistakes, leading to gaps in knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Sixth-form student leaders work with staff to ensure younger pupils have a 鈥榲oice鈥� in school improvement.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give opinions or find out other parents' views.
Parent Satisfaction: Strong pastoral care and support for pupils with SEND.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders work collaboratively with external agencies to handle concerns.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leader's recent changes to the pastoral, SEND and safeguarding team show positive impacts.
Managing Bullying and Safety: The school puts the safety and well-being of pupils at the heart of everything they do.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders keep accurate and detailed records of all concerns.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils take part in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, including sport, drama, and design and technology projects.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils appreciate the events the school holds as part of its science and technology programme.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from a careers programme that helps them to prepare for their next steps.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students are well informed about career options and supported when applying to university.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils are well supported by pastoral staff, but teachers sometimes lack accurate information on how to support them effectively.
Subjects Offered: Pupils benefit from a curriculum with a strong academic core as well as vocational courses.
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Shaftesbury School is a Secondary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 868 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.
At this school, 30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
91.40% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Through our House structure, we encourage all students to participate actively in school life. Students are placed in one of four houses upon entering the school, with older pupils serving as mentors for younger students, encouraging and guiding them. The House system provides for a more personalized approach to the academic and pastoral support of your child and we use it to promote the celebration of the gifts and talents of our students; through inter-house competitions, attitude to learning points and rewards. There are just 38 state boarding schools in the nation, including Shaftesbury School. Over 100 boarders can stay at Barton Hill House in our boarding home. Many of these students come to us from all over the world, bringing with them their varied cultures, faiths, and traditions that enrich our learning environment. We are a fantastic, neighbourhood community school with a global perspective. Excellent facilities are available to us across the board. These resources, along with the diligence and commitment of our teaching and support staff, allow Shaftesbury School to offer the ideal setting for your child's development and well-being.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 14.1 | - | 14.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 30% | 98% | 45% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 9.10% | 35.00% | 18.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.30 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% | 19.08% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 30.94% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 15.19% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 9.53% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.80 | 2.31 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 82.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 151 | 147 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 75.58% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 20% | 33.42% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 68% | 32.21% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.79% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 3.21% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 21.85% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 34.33% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 18.03% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% | 8.18% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 11.45% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 2.57 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 94.1% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 88% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 17% | 38.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 35.76% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.14% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 13.86% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.43% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.62% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 8 | 18.97% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 4 | 30.84% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 63% | 18.94% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 3 | 6.69% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 14 | 10.5% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.03 | 2.27 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 85.39% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 120 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 76.94% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 26.5% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 38.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.11% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.83% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 5% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.39% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% 7 | 23.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 13 | 37.28% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 20.14% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% 3 | 8.93% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 1 | 13.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.86 | 2.61 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 78.06% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 152 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 61% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 24% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 35.65% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.24% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.47% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.71% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 23% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 37.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 23.07% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.39% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 12.11% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 84.56% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 173 | 163 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 63.88% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 23.25% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 64% | 41.56% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.56% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 5.31% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.31% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.33 | 31.48 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.39 | 30.99 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.10% | 12.05% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 78 | 148 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 44% | 45.86% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.43% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 33% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 9.43% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.77 | 37.79 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.4 | 37.55 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.2% | 18.72% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 93 | 176 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 48.69% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 5.38% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 29.69% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 11.85% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.42 1 | 28.56 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.65 1 | 28.14 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.5% | 10.79% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 162 | 187 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 45.92% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 26% | 32.42% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 10.17% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.91 | 27.97 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.29 2 | 27.64 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.5% | 11.45% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 5 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 35 | 41.83% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 7.33% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 24.92% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 5.08% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.12 | 27.58 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30.61 | 28.75 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.2% | 12.01% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 30 | 44.33% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.67% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 28.25% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 5.33% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
14 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Shaftesbury School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
