The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Voluntary aided school
Shaftesbury, SP7 8HQ
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 48% in England
23 of 75 in Dorset
Pupils
201
First preferences per place
0.97
2026/27
Absence
5.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 72% | 58% | 62% | |
| Higher standard | 4% | 10% | 5% | |
| Reading | 76% | 68% | 90% | |
| Writing | 76% | 71% | 67% | |
| Maths | 96% | 71% | 86% |
Nearby primary schools
- Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School · 1.0 mi · Report card · Bottom 6% in England
- Motcombe CofE Primary School · 1.8 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
- Ludwell Primary School · 3.0 mi · Good · Bottom 1% in England
- St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School · 3.3 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
- Stower Provost Community School · 3.4 mi · Not judged · Bottom 11% in England
- Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School · 3.3 mi · No rating · Bottom 20% in England
The neighbourhood
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is in Shaftesbury (typical home £275,500, crime average).
What is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury's Ofsted rating?
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is in the top 48% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.