Motcombe CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Shaftesbury, South West SP7 9NT · Dorset
#471 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#4605 of 15,697 nationally
About Motcombe CofE Primary School
Motcombe CofE Primary School is a academy primary located in Shaftesbury, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 146 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 66.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 471st of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (81th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 146; capacity filled 69.5%.
There are 8 schools in Shaftesbury; Motcombe CofE Primary School ranks 1st of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)68%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)16.4%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Motcombe CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 146
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.4%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 69.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 68%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Motcombe CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
305 students · 672 m away
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
333 students · 2.8 km away
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students · 2.9 km away
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students · 2.9 km away
Shaftesbury School
Shaftesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
782 students · 3.3 km away
Gillingham School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
· 3.7 km away
Gillingham Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
233 students · 4.0 km away
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Shaftesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students · 4.7 km away
Wyke Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
161 students · 5.0 km away
Stower Provost Community School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Marden Vale CofE Academy
Calne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
North Curry CofE Primary School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
146 students
Woodborough Church of England Primary School
Pewsey · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students
Keyham Barton Catholic Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
145 students
Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Primary School
Torquay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
145 students
Ashton Vale Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Motcombe CofE Primary School a good school?
Motcombe CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 66.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #471 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Motcombe CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Motcombe CofE Primary School ranks #471 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #4605 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Motcombe CofE Primary School?
Motcombe CofE Primary School had 146 students in 2025.
Is Motcombe CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Motcombe CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Motcombe CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Motcombe CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.