St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Shaftesbury

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St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

West Street, Fontmell Magna, Shaftesbury, SP7 0PF

A Good-rated primary school in Shaftesbury.

Academy sponsor led

Church of England

Pupils

Ages

4-11

FSM

23.5%

Capacity

175

Ofsted

Good

Sept 2024

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About St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Shaftesbury, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 40 responses), 95% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 81 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: West Street, Shaftesbury, SP7 0PF | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Sept 2024 — Good
Apr 2022 — Requires improvement
Jan 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Fontmell Magna)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Andrew's Church of England Primary School

What is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 40 responses): 95% of parents would recommend St Andrew's Church of England Primary School.

Where is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School located?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Shaftesbury, Dorset (SP7 0PF).

How many pupils attend St Andrew's Church of England Primary School?

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School has around 81 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Andrew's Church of England Primary School with other schools?

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