The short version
At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community special school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 47.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Harrow
- Head
- Mr Sage Ball (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
January 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Headstone Lane, Harrow, HA3 6LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Teresa's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Hatch End High School
Secondary · Very close
Cedars Manor School
Primary · Very close
Kingsley High School
Special school · 416m away
Whittlesea School
Special school · 467m away
Pinner Park Primary School
Primary · 904m away
Harrow Collegiate
Sixth form centres · 939m away
Salvatorian Roman Catholic College
Secondary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shaftesbury High School's Ofsted rating?
Shaftesbury High School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shaftesbury High School?
Shaftesbury High School currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shaftesbury High School take?
Shaftesbury High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Shaftesbury High School?
Shaftesbury High School is in Harrow, HA3 6LE, in the Harrow local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shaftesbury High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Shaftesbury High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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