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The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
St James's Street, St James St, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8HQ, Dorset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.5 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, where it ranks in the top 58% nationally. However, only 5% of pupils achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in stretching more able students. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for young learners, though parents may want to consider its performance in higher attainment levels.
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Last inspected: 5 July 2012Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
White Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Mixed Other1.0%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.00188, -2.20230 · SP7 8HQ
School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN113850
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.abbeyschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury rated by Ofsted?
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 July 2012.
Is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury a good school?
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury scores 42.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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