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Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School

Wincombe Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8PZ, Dorset


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.0 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
338
Capacity
420
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Faith
Church of England
Summary

With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in Key Stage 2, this primary school demonstrates solid academic achievement, particularly with 44% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 89% nationally. However, only 8% of students reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a strong choice for families in the area.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 15 February 2022
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs 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%.44%Bottom 11% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.8%Top 45% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.5%
White Other7.4%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
traveller_irish0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Location
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51.01133, -2.18545 · SP7 8PZ

School details
Local authorityDorset
RegionSouth West
URN141810
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 February 2022.

Is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School a good school?

Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School scores 18.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% 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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