Shaftesbury High School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Shaftesbury High School
Address: Weldbank Lane
Town/City: Chorley
County: Lancashire
Postcode: PR7 3NQ
Telephone Number: 01257 249803
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Pupil referral unit
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2003

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Abigale Bowe
Capacity: 130
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 106 (64% boys & 36% girls)
Enrollment: 82% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 61.3%

Location and administration

URN: 134130
DfE Number: 888/1116
UKPRN: 10016527
UPRN: 200004068310
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Chorley (E07000118)
Constituency: Chorley (E14001170)
Electoral Ward: Chorley South West (E05013071)

Easting & Northing: 358154E, 416450N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 38' 36.66" N 2° 38' 3.53" W
Plus Code: 9C5VJ9V8+C7

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Miss Sarah Barrett - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2029.
  • Ms Abigale Bowe - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Ian Dickson - Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 March 2027.
  • Mrs Zoe Draper - Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 September 2029.
  • Mr Matthew Eastham - Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2025.
  • Mrs Alison Evans - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 June 2026.
  • Mrs Katherine Farnell - Governor. Appointed on 3 July 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 2 July 2028.
  • Mr Lee Fowler - Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2029.
  • Mr Steven Haycocks - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 June 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Hollister - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 6 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 June 2028.
  • Mr Tony Houghton - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 June 2029.
  • Mr Peter Mayland - Governor. Appointed on 17 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 June 2029.
  • Mrs Christine Mitchell - Governor. Appointed on 13 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2029.
  • Mrs Nicola Moran - Governor. Appointed on 9 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 June 2029.
  • Mrs Clare Ransom - Governor. Appointed on 6 June 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 December 2025.
  • Mrs Lauren Rutherford - Governor. Appointed on 23 June 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 June 2026.
  • Mrs Sandra Simm - Governor. Appointed on 21 December 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 December 2025.