The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Shaftesbury, South West SP7 8HQ · Dorset
#969 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#8924 of 15,697 nationally
About The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is a local authority primary located in Shaftesbury, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 201 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 45.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 969th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (60th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: higher standard (40th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 201; capacity filled 95.7%.
There are 8 schools in Shaftesbury; The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury ranks 3rd 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%)62%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- 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%)16.9%
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 The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 201
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 16.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 95.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 62%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Shaftesbury School
Shaftesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
782 students · 947 m away
Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
333 students · 1.6 km away
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
305 students · 2.2 km away
Motcombe CofE Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
146 students · 2.9 km away
Ludwell Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
89 students · 4.7 km away
St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
242 students · 5.1 km away
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Shaftesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students · 5.4 km away
Stower Provost Community School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
92 students · 5.4 km away
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Shaftesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
101 students · 5.7 km away
Gillingham School
Gillingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
· 6.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Olveston Church of England Primary School
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201 students
Heamoor Community Primary School
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201 students
Downlands Community School
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201 students
Berry Hill Primary School
Coleford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
Cotford St Luke Primary School
Taunton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
Broomhill Infant & Nursery School
Bristol · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
202 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury a good school?
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury has a Success Index (England) of 45.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #969 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 The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury rank in South West?
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury ranks #969 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #8924 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury?
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury had 201 students in 2025.
Is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury a primary school or a secondary school?
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.