Schools in Shaftesbury, South West (2025)

8 schools · 2,083 students · 5 academy, 2 local authority, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 201.

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Ranked schools in Shaftesbury

Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.

1
66
Motcombe CofE Primary SchoolShaftesbury · Academy Primary68% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 146 students
2
57
St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolShaftesbury · Academy Primary– · 101 students
3
46
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, ShaftesburyShaftesbury · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
4
31
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary SchoolShaftesbury · Academy Primary44% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 333 students
5
29
Shaftesbury SchoolShaftesbury · Academy Secondary39.1 Attainment 8 · 782 students
6
25
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolShaftesbury · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 126 students
7
18
Ludwell Primary SchoolShaftesbury · Academy Primary35% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 89 students

#	School	Sector	Success Index (England)	Key result	Students
1	Motcombe CofE Primary School Shaftesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11	Academy	66.3 Top 50%	68% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	146
2	St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Shaftesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11	Academy	57.4 Top 50%	–	101
3	The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Shaftesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11	Local authority	45.8 Lower 50%	62% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	201
4	Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Shaftesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11	Academy	30.9 Lower 50%	44% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	333
5	Shaftesbury School Shaftesbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18	Academy	28.8 Lower 50%	39.1 Attainment 8	782
6	Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Shaftesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11	Local authority	25.1 Lower 50%	45% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	126
7	Ludwell Primary School Shaftesbury · Primary · Ages 4–11	Academy	18.1 Lower 50%	35% KS2 expected standard (RWM)	89

Other schools in Shaftesbury

Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.

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Port Regis Preparatory School

Shaftesbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13

305 students

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best school in Shaftesbury?

Motcombe CofE Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Shaftesbury with a Success Index (England) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England).

How many schools are in Shaftesbury?

Shaftesbury has 8 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 2,083 students in 2025.

What is the typical Pupils on roll in Shaftesbury?

The median Pupils on roll across schools in Shaftesbury is 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.