St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 81 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST. 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

81 / 175 (46%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 September 2024

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

West Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF

Phone

01747811500

Head Teacher

Matthew Barge

Website

https://www.standrewsfontmell.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does St Andrew's Church of England Primary School have?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has 81 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is part of SHERBORNE AREA SCHOOLS' TRUST.

Where is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is located at West Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 0PF.