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The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

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The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

St James's Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8HQ

Voluntary aided school
Church of England
Pupils
191
Ages
4-11
FSM
14.1%
Capacity
210
Ofsted
Good
Jul 2012

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
90.0%
Writing
67.0%
Maths
86.0%
RWM Combined
62.0%

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About The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is a primary school in Shaftesbury, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2012 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 191 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St James's Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 8HQ | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Jul 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury

What is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury's Ofsted rating?
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.
What are The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury's latest exam results?
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury: KS2 2024/25: 62% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury located?
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury is a primary school in Shaftesbury, Dorset (SP7 8HQ).
How many pupils attend The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury?
The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury has around 191 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury with other schools?
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