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Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Goodgraded 15/02/2022Ages 4–11338 pupilsChurch of England
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School 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 338 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 15/02/2022, Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Shaftesbury can view Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 15/02/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.4%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence16.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.3England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals24.3%England avg 24.0%
English not first language7.5%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-46%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
Nearby schools in Shaftesbury
All schools in Shaftesbury →Shaftesbury SchoolGood · 0.6 miThe Abbey CofE VA Primary School, ShaftesburyGood · 1.0 miCoombe House School1.0 miPort Regis Preparatory School1.5 miMotcombe CofE Primary SchoolGood · 1.8 miSemley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 2.4 mi
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