Port Regis Preparatory School vs The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Port Regis Preparatory School
Shaftesbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
305 students
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
201 students
| Measure | Port Regis Preparatory School Shaftesbury, South West | The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury Shaftesbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #969 of 1,695 |
| National rank | – | #8924 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 305 | 201 |
| Pupils on roll | 305 | 201 |
| Free school meals | – | 16.9% |
| Capacity filled | 68.4% | 95.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Shaftesbury | Shaftesbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.portregis.com | www.abbeyschool.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Port Regis Preparatory School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 201.
- •Port Regis Preparatory School is a independent school while The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Port Regis Preparatory School better than The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Port Regis Preparatory School and The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Shaftesbury and Shaftesbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Port Regis Preparatory School: 305. The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury: 201. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Port Regis Preparatory School and The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury rank in South West?
Port Regis Preparatory School is unranked and The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is 969th of 1,695 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).