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Shaftesbury School

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Shaftesbury School

Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER

Academy converter
Church of England
Pupils
864
Ages
11-18
FSM
27.3%
Attainment 8
39.0
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.6%
Basics 9-5
27.5%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
31.9%
EBacc APS
3.47
EBacc 9-5
8.7%
EBacc 9-4
18.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
25.98
A*-A Grades
6.4%
A*-B Grades
24.2%
AAB+ %
2.2%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 86 students entered

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About Shaftesbury School

Shaftesbury School is a secondary school in Shaftesbury, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.0. The school has around 864 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Mar 2023 — Good
  2. May 2013 — Good (predecessor: Shaftesbury School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Shaftesbury School

What is Shaftesbury School's Ofsted rating?
Shaftesbury School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Shaftesbury School's latest exam results?
Shaftesbury School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Shaftesbury School located?
Shaftesbury School is a secondary school in Shaftesbury, Dorset (SP7 8ER).
How many pupils attend Shaftesbury School?
Shaftesbury School has around 864 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Shaftesbury School with other schools?
View Shaftesbury 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 Dorset.