Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School

About Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 338 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 (15 February 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 44% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 24.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.5% 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

338 / 420 (80%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

15 February 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — 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

Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ

Phone

01747852901

Headteacher

Matthew Barge

Website

https://www.shaftesburyprimary.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is an academy converter in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School have?

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has 338 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (15 February 2022).

How does Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

44% of pupils at Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST.

Where is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is located at Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ.