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Shaftesbury School is a non-selective, Church of England academy. It has about 870 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 Finances, Admissions, Environment and Representation. 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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| 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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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is roughly average. 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
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
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
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