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Shaftesbury High School

Goodgraded 29/10/2019Ages 11–16103 pupilsDoes not apply
Chorley, PR7 3NQ
Lancashire

Shaftesbury High School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Chorley, within the Lancashire local authority. The school has around 103 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 29/10/2019, Shaftesbury High School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Chorley can view Shaftesbury High School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Chorley (PR7 3NQ), Shaftesbury High School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 29/10/2019

Attendance & staffing
Pupils per teacher9.2England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals61.3%England avg 26.3%
English not first language0.9%England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in ChorleySee the full area report for PR7 3NQ