Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Shaftesbury, South West SP7 8PZ · Dorset
#1331 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#12045 of 15,697 nationally
About Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Shaftesbury Church of England 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 333 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 30.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1331st of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (57th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (11th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 333; capacity filled 79.3%.
There are 8 schools in Shaftesbury; Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School ranks 4th 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%)44%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)8%
- 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%)24.3%
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 Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 333
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 24.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 79.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 44%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 8%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Shaftesbury School
Shaftesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
782 students · 1.0 km away
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students · 1.6 km away
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
305 students · 2.3 km away
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students · 2.8 km away
Ludwell Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students · 3.7 km away
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Shaftesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students · 3.8 km away
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students · 5.6 km away
Gillingham School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
· 6.5 km away
Wardour Catholic Primary School
Tisbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
95 students · 6.7 km away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students · 6.7 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
333 students
Ruskin Junior School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
333 students
Mount Charles School
St Austell · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
333 students
E-ACT Greenfield Primary Academy
Bristol · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
332 students
Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy
Gloucester · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
332 students
Oreston Community Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
331 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School a good school?
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 30.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1331 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 Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School ranks #1331 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #12045 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School had 333 students in 2025.
Is Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.