Shaftesbury primary schools deliver strong results, 100% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 82%. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Shaftesbury, Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, and The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury are among the highest-performing options, with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. With 7 schools serving this historic hilltop town, families benefit from close-knit Church of England schools that combine strong academic foundations with welcoming community values. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Shaftesbury | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Ludwell Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Motcombe CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | Port Regis Preparatory School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • Primary • 2-13 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | The Abbey CofE VA Primary School, Shaftesbury | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #5 | Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 4-11 years
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