The short version
79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 62% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Pupil referral unit
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 103
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 62.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Lancashire
- Head
- Ms Abigale Bowe (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Weldbank Lane, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 3NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestmorland School
Independent · Very close
Mayfield School
Special school · Very close
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School, Chorley
Primary · Very close
Chorley All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery Unit
Primary · 395m away
Duke Street Nursery School
Nursery · 425m away
Duke Street Primary School
Primary · 490m away
Holy Cross Catholic High School
Secondary · 641m away
Gillibrand Primary School
Primary · 642m away
Questions parents ask
What is Shaftesbury High School's Ofsted rating?
Shaftesbury High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shaftesbury High School?
Shaftesbury High School currently has 103 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 16.
Where is Shaftesbury High School?
Shaftesbury High School is in Chorley, PR7 3NQ, in the Lancashire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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