How many pupils does Motcombe CofE Primary School have?

Motcombe CofE Primary School has 162 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Motcombe CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Motcombe CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does Motcombe CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Motcombe CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Motcombe CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Motcombe CofE Primary School is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST.

Where is Motcombe CofE Primary School?

Motcombe CofE Primary School is located at Church Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT.

Motcombe CofE Primary School

Church Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT

Good

Inspected 27 June 2023

Good

Ofsted

68%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

162

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Motcombe CofE Primary School

Motcombe CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 162 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Dorset →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 162 / 210 (77%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 June 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.4%

Free school meals

4.1%

EAL

3.1%

SEN support

13.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

14%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.9%

Overall absence

8.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

6.94

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

23.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

6.33

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

£51,343

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£13,438 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

0.4

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,466

Income per pupil

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Church Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT
Phone: 01747852018
Ceo of Southern Academy Trust: Matthew Barge
Website: http://www.motcombeprimary.co.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Motcombe CofE Primary School?: Motcombe CofE Primary School is an academy converter in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Motcombe CofE Primary School have?: Motcombe CofE Primary School has 162 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Motcombe CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Motcombe CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).
How does Motcombe CofE Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at Motcombe CofE Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Motcombe CofE Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Motcombe CofE Primary School is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST.
Where is Motcombe CofE Primary School?: Motcombe CofE Primary School is located at Church Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9NT.

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