“The staff team works together exceptionally well, with respect, collaboration and commitment to the pupils.”
School
Shaftesbury School is a vibrant learning environment, providing students with the opportunity to prosper both academically and personally. Our aim is to see every student succeed in achieving their goals and being the best they can be.
Sixth Form
We are immensely proud of our Sixth Form and the outstanding level of education and academic rigour provided to our students. This is demonstrated by the consistent improvement in student outcomes that we are delighted to witness each year.
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Shaftesbury School
As the Headteacher I am both delighted and immensely proud to lead the school as we strive for excellence.
Each child arrives as an individual, and the school’s heart and soul goes into developing that individuality together with a sense of social and moral responsibility and a love of learning, encouraging children to live life in all its fullness.
All the latest from Shaftesbury School
Shaftesbury School Open Mornings
Come and see Shaftesbury School in action. Join our Headteacher, Mrs Bowen for a personal tour of the school during a normal school day, giving you the opportunity to see our community...
Open Evening 2026
We are looking forward to welcoming prospective students and their families to our Open Evening on Tuesday 22nd September, 5–7pm. Come and discover what makes Shaftesbury School such a special place to...
Shaftesbury School celebrates GCSE success
Students and staff at Shaftesbury School are celebrating a range of successes following the publication of this year's GCSE results, with improvements in key areas alongside some exceptional individual and subject achievements....
Shaftesbury Sixth Formers Celebrate Exam Success
Shaftesbury School Sixth Form students celebrated their A Level and BTEC results today, with 47 students receiving qualifications across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects. Most students completed A Level...
Shaftesbury School Closed due to weather – Friday 30th January
Dear Parents and Carers, We have been notified by Dorset Council that, due to the Met Office forecasting localised heavy rainfall overnight (Thursday into Friday), all Dorset Council–commissioned school transport will be...
Winter Newsletter out now!
Our Winter Newsletter is out now, with all the latest news from our school this term.
Sixth Form Open Evening
Tuesday 13 January 2026, 5-7pm You are warmly invited to the forthcoming Sixth Form Open Evening which forms an integral part of the application procedure for entry into Sixth Form in September...
Congratulations to Year 13 on their brilliant results!
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of our Key Stage 5 students as they collect their results today. We are incredibly proud of the dedication, resilience, and hard work shown by...
Our Winter Newsletter is out now!
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Our Summer Newsletter is out now!
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Our Spring Newsletter is out now!
What a fantastic term we’ve had at Shaftesbury School! We’ve had the amazing TEDx Shaftesbury Youth, World Book Day, Twin Science roadshow and much more! Click our newsletter on the left to...
At Shaftesbury School, our vision is to inspire and empower each individual to become the best version of themselves. Our guiding principle, “Being the Best You Can Be,” is deeply rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, particularly his second commandment,
“Love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39).
This biblical wisdom illuminates our commitment to nurturing a community of compassionate, inclusive, and empathetic individuals.
