Shaftesbury High School, located in the town of Chorley, Lancashire, is a local authority maintained pupil referral unit catering to students aged 11 to 16. With a capacity of 130 pupils, the school currently serves 103 students, offering a mixed-gender environment. The institution primarily serves the Chorley and South Ribble areas, providing specialized support for students who have been referred due to various challenges, including social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. The school's setting is urban, providing accessible education within the community. Despite its specific focus, Shaftesbury High School maintains a broad and balanced curriculum designed to support pupils' reintegration into mainstream education or progression to specialized pathways.
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Compiled from official UK government data (GIAS), Ofsted inspection records, and information from the school's own website. Sections marked "AI summary" were written by AI (OpenAI GPT-4o) from these sources and are not individually checked by a person. Last verified 1 May 2026. Spot an error? Let us know.
2 published inspections on file since November 2019.
Inspected — no overall grade issued (Ofsted reform, Sep 2024)· Section 8 (did not convert)
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