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Shaftesbury High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Shaftesbury High School is a community special not applicable school in Harrow , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 171 pupils, and a capacity of 175 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–19

Age range

171

Pupils

175

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2023

Shaftesbury High School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Shaftesbury High School is set by Harrow and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Harrow before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Harrow catchment area documents →

Shaftesbury High School — School Information

Full address
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6LE
Local authority
Harrow
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–19 years
Free school meals
47.2% of pupils
DfE URN
102260

Other Not applicable Schools in Harrow

If Shaftesbury High School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Harrow are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Shaftesbury High School

Is Shaftesbury High School oversubscribed?

Shaftesbury High School is operating close to its capacity of 175 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Shaftesbury High School?

Admission to Shaftesbury High School is managed by Harrow. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Shaftesbury High School cover?

Shaftesbury High School is a not applicable school in Harrow, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Shaftesbury High School?

Shaftesbury High School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.