Shaftesbury School Catchment Area
Shaftesbury School is a academy converter secondary school in Shaftesbury, Dorset , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 864 pupils, and a capacity of 1283 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
864
Pupils
1,283
Capacity
67%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Shaftesbury School Catchment Area Information
Admission to Shaftesbury School is managed by Dorset and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Dorset before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Dorset catchment area documents →Shaftesbury School — School Information
- Full address
- Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8ER
- Local authority
- Dorset
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 27.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140898
Need help understanding catchment areas?
Frequently Asked Questions — Shaftesbury School
Is Shaftesbury School oversubscribed? ▾
Shaftesbury School has a capacity of 1283 places and currently has 864 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Dorset.
What is the admissions policy for Shaftesbury School? ▾
Shaftesbury School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Dorset before each admissions cycle.
What age range does Shaftesbury School cover? ▾
Shaftesbury School is a secondary school in Shaftesbury, Dorset, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Shaftesbury School? ▾
Shaftesbury School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.