VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Goodgraded 07/12/2022Ages 4–11191 pupilsChurch of England
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Shaftesbury, within the Dorset local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 191 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 07/12/2022, The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Shaftesbury can view The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher22.7England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals16.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language5.0%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Shaftesbury
All schools in Shaftesbury →Shaftesbury SchoolGood · 0.6 miShaftesbury Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 miPort Regis Preparatory School1.4 miMotcombe CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.8 miCoombe House School1.6 miSemley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 3.3 mi
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