The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

About The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is a voluntary aided school in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 191 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At the end of Key Stage 2, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Voluntary aided school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

191 / 210 (91%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

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

St James's Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ

Phone

01747852620

Headteacher

Michael Salisbury

Website

www.abbeyschool.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury?

The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is a voluntary aided school in Shaftesbury, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury have?

The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury has 191 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

62% of pupils at The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury?

The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is located at St James's Street, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ.