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The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

Dorset, SP7 8HQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
First choices / offers
1.0×
First choices did not exceed offers made
28 1st-choice / 29 offers made
Ranking
#8,350
of 13,686 nationally

About The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is a state-funded primary school in Dorset, South West, for pupils aged 4 to 11 for boys and girls. DfE data records 201 pupils on roll and a published capacity of 210.

The latest recorded Ofsted overall judgement is Good (7 Dec 2022). 62% met the expected KS2 standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25. admissions data records 28 first-preference applications and 29 offers made on national offer day for 2026/27.

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Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt James's Street, St James St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ
HeadteacherMr Michael Salisbury
Local AuthorityDorset
Number of Pupils201
Free School Meals (FSM)16.9%
School Capacity201 / 210 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (7 Dec 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Sept 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Published SEND Data

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

Source: Department for Education. Confirm current provision with the school's SENCO.

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The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This is the overall judgement recorded under the inspection framework in use on the inspection date. Read the report and date before comparing it with newer inspections.