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Shaftesbury High School

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Shaftesbury High School

Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6LE

Community special school
Pupils
171
Ages
11-19
FSM
47.2%
Capacity
175
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Shaftesbury High School

Shaftesbury High School is a secondary school in Harrow, Harrow. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). The school has around 171 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6LE | More schools in Harrow

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Shaftesbury High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2019 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  2. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Sept 2019 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
  4. Nov 2010 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Shaftesbury High School

What is Shaftesbury High School's Ofsted rating?
Shaftesbury High School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
Where is Shaftesbury High School located?
Shaftesbury High School is a secondary school in Harrow, Harrow (HA3 6LE).
How many pupils attend Shaftesbury High School?
Shaftesbury High School has around 171 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Shaftesbury High School with other schools?
View Shaftesbury High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Harrow.