Shaftesbury School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 21% in England
14 of 18 in Dorset
Pupils
782
First preferences per place
0.88
2026/27
Absence
11.4%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.5 | 42.1 | 39.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 34% | 28% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 35% | 26% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.30 | -0.50 | — |
53% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Gillingham School · 4.1 mi · No rating
- Sturminster Newton High School · 6.9 mi · Report card · Bottom 47% in England
- The Blandford School · 9.8 mi · Good · Top 39% in England
- King Arthur's School · 10.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- Sexey's School · 13.8 mi · Good · Top 24% in England
- Kingdown School · 13.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 44% in England
The neighbourhood
Shaftesbury School is in Shaftesbury (typical home £275,500, crime average).
What is Shaftesbury School's Ofsted rating?
Shaftesbury School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Shaftesbury School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Shaftesbury School is in the bottom 21% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.