Is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 7 December 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 9th of 116 primary schools in Dorset. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 62% of pupils at The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury?

Applications for Reception places at The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

St James's Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8HQ

Local ranking9th of 116 primary schools in Dorset

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 December 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 62.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 90.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 86.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 86.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 108.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 21

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 191
Boys: 101 (50%)
Girls: 100 (50%)
Capacity: 210 (96% full)
SEND: 23.6%
FSM Eligible: 14.1%
EAL: 5.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.7%
SEN Support: 19.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Budget per Pupil: £6,022/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 91.0%
White Other: 4.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Asian Chinese: 0.5%
Other: 0.5%

91.0%

White British

4.8%

White Other

2.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01747852620

office@shaftesburyabbey.dorset.sch.uk

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St James's Street

Shaftesbury, South West

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Administrative

URN: 113850
UKPRN: 10073793
Establishment No.: 3693

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