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Shaftesbury School is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 900 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Sherborne Area Schools' Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Sturminster Newton High School, King Arthur's School and The Gryphon School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment, Representation and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Attainment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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Other schools nearby
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | Gillingham School | |
| 6.9 | Sturminster Newton High School | |
| 9.8 | The Blandford School | |
| 10.7 | King Arthur's School | |
| 13.7 | Kingdown School | |
| 13.7 | Sexey's School | |
| 14.4 | The Gryphon School | |
| 15.3 | Ansford Academy | |
| 15.9 | Queen Elizabeth's School | |
| 16.4 | Sarum Academy | |
| 17.3 | Frome Community College | |
| 17.5 | Matravers School |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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